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R38 TGF

1997 Ford Granada

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

223,475 mi
Last recorded223,475 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2006
Typical for 1997 Ford Granada103,685 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR38 TGF
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2006 223,475 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 223,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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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R38 TGF is a 1997 Ford Granada in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Ford Granada models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 103,685 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 R38 TGF, 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 29 years old, this Ford Granada is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R38 TGF?

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What year was R38 TGF registered?

R38 TGF is a 1997 Ford Granada, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R38 TGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R38 TGF shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R38 TGF have outstanding finance?

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