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R335 GVC

1998 Ford Granada

Blue Petrol 2293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,211 mi
Last recorded89,211 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Granada96,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR335 GVC
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,293cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2010 89,211 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Mar 2010 89,209 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 85,942 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 85,942 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 83,547 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 81,109 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 79,249 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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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R335 GVC is a 1998 Ford Granada in Blue with a 2,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R335 GVC, 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 R335 GVC registered?

R335 GVC is a 1998 Ford Granada, first registered on 10 March 1998.

Is R335 GVC safe to buy?

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