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C507 PTJ

1986 Ford Granada

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2010
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

121,383 mi
Last recorded121,383 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2010
Typical for 1986 Ford Granada83,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC507 PTJ
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2010 121,383 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Lower steering bush is slightly worn(plastic}

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Slight play at top of steering (adjuster locking securely

Pass 13 Jun 2009 118,915 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jun 2009 118,915 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2008 117,375 miles

ADVISE REAR FLEXI HOSE FERRELS CORRODED

Fail 12 May 2008 117,306 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

ADVISE REAR FLEXI HOSE FERRELS CORRODED

STRONG ADVISE O/S FRONT A/B/S SENSOR WIRE BROKEN

Pass 7 Jun 2007 116,715 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 116,713 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

ADVISE BUSHES PERISHED STARTING TO SPLIT

ADVISE N/S REAR D/SHAFT OUTER GAITER SPLIT

ADVISE SLIGHT PLAY TOP OF COLUMBN

ADVISE SLIGHT PLAY/WEAR N/S OF RACK

Pass 19 Jun 2006 115,432 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 115,389 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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Fail 16 May 2006 115,130 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

ADVISE FRONT BRAKE REACTION BUSHES PERISHED

ADVISE N/S REAR DRIVESHAFT OUTER C/V BOOT SPLIT

ADVISE S/CORROSION TO O/S & N/S REAR CHASSIS LEGS

ADVISES/CORROSION TO REAR B/PIPES

Pass 10 May 2005 112,754 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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C507 PTJ is a 1986 Ford Granada in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

Across all 1986 Ford Granada models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 83,682 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 C507 PTJ, 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 40 years old, this Ford Granada is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C507 PTJ registered?

C507 PTJ is a 1986 Ford Granada, first registered on 6 June 1986.

Is C507 PTJ safe to buy?

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