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R31 FOO

1998 Ford Granada

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,195 mi
Last recorded87,195 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Granada96,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR31 FOO
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2009 87,195 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight corrosion on nearside and offside sills

Pass 19 Feb 2008 80,973 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front disc brakes corroded

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2007 74,860 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 74,860 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 67,588 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 67,588 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe 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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R31 FOO is a 1998 Ford Granada in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R31 FOO, 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 R31 FOO registered?

R31 FOO is a 1998 Ford Granada, first registered on 2 March 1998.

Is R31 FOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R31 FOO shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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