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J174 OJU

1992 Ford Granada

Grey Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

188,943 mi
Last recorded188,943 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2014
Typical for 1992 Ford Granada117,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ174 OJU
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Dec 2014 188,943 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 180,185 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 170,500 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 170,449 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 162,784 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 162,784 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 157,575 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 153,022 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 153,021 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 148,558 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 143,632 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 143,631 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 138,869 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Both rear wheel arches badly rusting.

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 133,872 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.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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J174 OJU is a 1992 Ford Granada in Grey with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1992 Ford Granada models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 117,315 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 J174 OJU, 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 34 years old, this Ford Granada is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J174 OJU registered?

J174 OJU is a 1992 Ford Granada, first registered on 1 May 1992.

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