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G156 FVT

1990 Ford Granada

Grey Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

20,330 mi
Last recorded20,330 miles
Recorded on26 May 2021
Typical for 1990 Ford Granada109,235 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG156 FVT
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2021 20,330 miles

Front appliance bushes slightly damaged

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2020 18,065 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust box corroded.

Pass 15 Nov 2018 16,903 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 16,866 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2016 16,459 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 15,926 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 15,292 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 14,650 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 14,650 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 13,556 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 13,556 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 12,905 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 12,270 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 12,270 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2009 11,710 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 11,103 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 10,430 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 9,456 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 8,961 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Nov 2005 8,961 miles

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

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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G156 FVT is a 1990 Ford Granada in Grey with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1990 Ford Granada models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 109,235 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 G156 FVT, 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 36 years old, this Ford Granada is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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G156 FVT is a 1990 Ford Granada, first registered on 21 February 1990.

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