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R460 LEA

1998 Ford Granada

Black Petrol 2293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

150,627 mi
Last recorded150,627 miles
Recorded on8 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Granada96,604 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR460 LEA
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,293cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2010 150,627 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2010 150,566 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 144,815 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slightly reduced effort at offside handbrake

Pass 19 Apr 2008 138,806 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2008 138,806 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 131,328 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 126,381 miles

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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R460 LEA is a 1998 Ford Granada in Black 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 R460 LEA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R460 LEA registered?

R460 LEA is a 1998 Ford Granada, first registered on 10 March 1998.

Is R460 LEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R460 LEA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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