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R987 CNT

1998 Ford Granada

Black Petrol 2293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

154,199 mi
Last recorded154,199 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Granada96,604 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR987 CNT
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,293cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 9 Apr 2009 154,199 miles

Front No Plate black lines starting to form will req new no plate soon

Pass 3 Apr 2008 150,735 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 146,314 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 138,816 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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R987 CNT is a 1998 Ford Granada in Black with a 2,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R987 CNT, 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 R987 CNT registered?

R987 CNT is a 1998 Ford Granada, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R987 CNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R987 CNT shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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