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C908 KFM

1986 Ford Granada

Grey Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2016
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

178,639 mi
Last recorded178,639 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2015
Typical for 1986 Ford Granada83,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC908 KFM
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2015 178,639 miles

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

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

o/s/rear wheel arch corroded

oil leak

slight underbody corrosion

Fail 17 Nov 2015 178,627 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

o/s/rear wheel arch corroded

oil leak

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 18 Nov 2014 178,568 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

slight leak from rear diff

underside of vehicle heavily wax oiled

Fail 17 Nov 2014 178,564 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

slight leak from rear diff

underside of vehicle heavily wax oiled

Pass 9 Dec 2013 178,276 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Nov 2013 178,266 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2012 177,356 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

all corrosion repairs covered in underseal

offside front tyre perishing

Fail 21 Nov 2012 177,303 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2011 176,175 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

clutch pedal anti-slip split

heavy corrosion to both front to rear sills but not considered excessive

nail in nearside rear tyre

parts of underside and bbrake pipes covered in underseal

slight corrosion to offside rear inner wing

slight deterioration to front number plate

Pass 23 Nov 2011 176,175 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Oil leak

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

clutch pedal anti-slip split

heavy corrosion to both front to rear sills but not considered excessive

nail in nearside rear tyre

parts of underside and bbrake pipes covered in underseal

slight corrosion to offside rear inner wing

slight deterioration to front number plate

Pass 26 Nov 2010 174,883 miles

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

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

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

general condition of suspesion bushes deteriorating (no excess movement)

general underside corrosion and heavily undersealed

n/s and o/s outer sill corrosion (checked with corrosion assesment tool) no holes

o/s/f tyre perishing

Fail 24 Nov 2010 174,879 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

general condition of suspesion bushes deteriorating (no excess movement)

general underside corrosion and heavily undersealed

n/s and o/s outer sill corrosion (checked with corrosion assesment tool) no holes

o/s/f tyre perishing

Pass 24 Nov 2009 173,967 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

heavily undersealed underside

Pass 24 Nov 2008 172,755 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 172,755 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 17,143 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 17,143 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 169,701 miles

as previous test

Fail 9 Nov 2006 169,701 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

play lower steering colum bush

Fail 19 Oct 2006 169,624 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Steering component cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

abs light was staying on, but seems ok during test

fron to rear fuel pipes corroded

n/s front tyre showing damage to sidewall and tread area

o/s and n/s front bake pipes showing surface corrosion

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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C908 KFM is a 1986 Ford Granada in Grey with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C908 KFM, 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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C908 KFM is a 1986 Ford Granada, first registered on 16 January 1986.

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