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R606 OBL

1998 Ford Granada

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

400,892 mi
Last recorded400,892 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2007
Typical for 1998 Ford Granada96,604 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR606 OBL
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2007 400,892 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 400,891 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

near side headlamp damaged

Pass 10 Jun 2006 361,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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R606 OBL is a 1998 Ford Granada in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 R606 OBL, 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 R606 OBL registered?

R606 OBL is a 1998 Ford Granada, first registered on 23 January 1998.

Is R606 OBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R606 OBL shows 3 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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