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G279 YJF

1990 Ford Granada

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

27,275 mi
Last recorded27,275 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2014
Typical for 1990 Ford Granada109,235 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG279 YJF
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2014 27,275 miles

all brake hose metal end ferrules corroded

all tyres perrishing

both outer sills and rear arches very corroded

both rear wheels binding

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

oil leaks

slack in hand brake

Fail 22 Apr 2013 27,268 miles

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

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

all brake hose metal end ferrules corroded

slack in hand brake

under body very corroded in places

Pass 22 Apr 2013 27,268 miles

all brake hose metal end ferrules corroded

slack in hand brake

under body very corroded in places

Fail 23 Apr 2012 27,244 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

all rear brake pipes corroded

all suspension bushes perrished and cracked

body very corroded

both rear brake hose metal end ferrules corroded

slack in hand brake

Pass 23 Apr 2012 27,244 miles

all rear brake pipes corroded

all suspension bushes perrished and cracked

body very corroded

both rear brake hose metal end ferrules corroded

slack in hand brake

Pass 19 Apr 2011 27,127 miles

both hand brake levers off stops

both rear wheels binding

hand brake travel excessive

off side reverse lamp dim

slack in hand brake

under body corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2010 26,957 miles

both front suspension track control arm bushes perrished

rear brake hose metal end ferrules corroded

under body corroded

windscreen marked

Fail 26 Apr 2010 26,957 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

both front suspension track control arm bushes perrished

rear brake hose metal end ferrules corroded

under body corroded

windscreen marked

Pass 28 Apr 2009 26,623 miles

body corroded

exhaust corroded

hand brake effort poor(borderline pass)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 26,331 miles

body corroded

both front brake hose metal end ferrules corroded

exhaust very corroded and has slight blows

rear brake hoses to calipers metal end ferrules very corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2007 26,014 miles

both rear flexi hoses to caliper metal end ferrules corroded

near side front indicator cracked

Pass 25 Apr 2006 25,898 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 25,898 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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G279 YJF is a 1990 Ford Granada in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1990 Ford Granada models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 109,235 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 G279 YJF, 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 36 years old, this Ford Granada is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G279 YJF registered?

G279 YJF is a 1990 Ford Granada, first registered on 15 March 1990.

Is G279 YJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for G279 YJF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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