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S43 DOK

1998 Ford Granada

Red Petrol 2293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

97,830 mi
Last recorded97,830 miles
Recorded on14 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Granada96,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS43 DOK
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,293cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2009 97,830 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 95,795 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 95,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2007 92,816 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 92,816 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2006 89,386 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 89,386 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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S43 DOK is a 1998 Ford Granada in Red with a 2,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S43 DOK, 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 S43 DOK registered?

S43 DOK is a 1998 Ford Granada, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S43 DOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S43 DOK shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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