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E385 GLU

1987 Ford Granada

Gold Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

90,028 mi
Last recorded90,028 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 1987 Ford Granada95,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE385 GLU
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1987
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 90,028 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 90,019 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

under side of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2016 89,816 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

all brake pipes slightly corroded

both sides rear chassis slightly corroded

whole underside / all underside components slightly corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2016 89,816 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

all brake pipes slightly corroded

both sides rear chassis slightly corroded

whole underside / all underside components slightly corroded

Pass 1 May 2015 89,446 miles

NSR outer cv gaiter split

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

surface corrosion to suspention + brake and other underbgody components

Pass 4 Oct 2013 88,393 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 87,096 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 86,954 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

near side rear tyre worn from inner edge

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2010 84,950 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2008 82,144 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 78,913 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2006 76,893 miles

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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E385 GLU is a 1987 Ford Granada in Gold with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E385 GLU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E385 GLU registered?

E385 GLU is a 1987 Ford Granada, first registered on 3 November 1987.

Is E385 GLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for E385 GLU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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