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E298 GLL

1987 Ford Granada

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

202,373 mi
Last recorded202,373 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2005
Typical for 1987 Ford Granada95,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE298 GLL
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2005 202,373 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear outer arches rusting/rear chassis legs rusting/underside of vehicle rusting /play innearside rack arm with engine off

Fail 1 Dec 2005 201,994 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear arches rusting/rear exhaust rubber mounting cracking/general rusting thoughout underside of vehicle/play in nearside rack arm with engine off

fuel pipes corroded

How Reliable is the Ford Granada?

Based on 119,355 MOT tests across 26,285 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
1,975
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
26,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 11,564
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 7,983
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,266
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,014
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,995
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E298 GLL is a 1987 Ford Granada in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1987 Ford Granada models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 95,274 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Granada fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 11,564 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E298 GLL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Granada typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 39 years old, this Ford Granada is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E298 GLL registered?

E298 GLL is a 1987 Ford Granada, first registered on 14 December 1987.

Is E298 GLL safe to buy?

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