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R310 GNJ

1998 Ford Granada

Blue Petrol 2293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

160,724 mi
Last recorded160,724 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Granada96,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR310 GNJ
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,293cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2012 160,724 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 152,500 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 152,500 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 145,392 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 139,506 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 133,067 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 127,767 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 127,732 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2006 119,387 miles

Both rear tyre bald on inner edge

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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R310 GNJ is a 1998 Ford Granada in Blue with a 2,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1998 Ford Granada models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 96,604 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 R310 GNJ, 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 28 years old, this Ford Granada is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R310 GNJ registered?

R310 GNJ is a 1998 Ford Granada, first registered on 3 March 1998.

Is R310 GNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R310 GNJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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