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R991 FBV

1997 Ford Granada

Black Petrol 2394cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

79,363 mi
Last recorded79,363 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Ford Granada103,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR991 FBV
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,394cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2014 79,363 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front discs worn

Pass 19 Mar 2013 77,825 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

oil leaks

rusty underside

Pass 5 Mar 2012 77,088 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 76,496 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 76,496 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 75,706 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 74,929 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 74,856 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2009 74,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside and neerside rear inner cills corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2007 74,610 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

advise major oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2006 71,068 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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R991 FBV is a 1997 Ford Granada in Black with a 2,394cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R991 FBV, 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.

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What year was R991 FBV registered?

R991 FBV is a 1997 Ford Granada, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R991 FBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R991 FBV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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