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G286 YJO

1990 Ford Granada

Blue Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

110,506 mi
Last recorded110,506 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2012
Typical for 1990 Ford Granada109,235 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG286 YJO
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc
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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2012 110,506 miles

Exuast rattle-2 surplus clamps not been removed

O/S/F bumper needs securing

Undercarriege needs oil spray

Pass 29 Sep 2011 108,960 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 108,959 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 107,050 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 107,050 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

under body starting to corroide oil spray needed

Pass 24 Sep 2009 104,790 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2009 104,790 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust center section blowing slightly

Pass 29 Sep 2008 103,384 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 103,384 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)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 101,863 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 101,863 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

slight movement offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 27 Sep 2006 98,297 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/side front steering rack joint small play

oil leak from front of engine on to steering rack

Fail 26 Sep 2006 98,297 miles

Front Steering column flexible coupling locking device insecure (2.1.6)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

lower steering colume bush missing

n/side front steering rack joint small moverment

Pass 19 Sep 2005 95,336 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2005 95,336 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Offside Lower Steering column deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

both rear tyres spliting on side walls no cords showing at time of test

oil leak

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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G286 YJO is a 1990 Ford Granada in Blue with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 G286 YJO, 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 G286 YJO registered?

G286 YJO is a 1990 Ford Granada, first registered on 17 July 1990.

Is G286 YJO safe to buy?

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