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J17 ACP

1992 Ford Granada

Grey Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

178,139 mi
Last recorded178,139 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2006
Typical for 1992 Ford Granada117,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ17 ACP
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2006 178,139 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear arches rusted,some rust in floors/sills,welding and some rust in rear chassis,rear shock lower bushes some wear

Fail 14 Aug 2006 177,996 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear arches rusted,some rust in floors/sills,welding and some rust in rear chassis,rear shock lower bushes some wear

Fail 26 Jul 2006 177,640 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear arches rusted,some rust in floors/sills,welding and some rust in rear chassis,rear shock lower bushes some wear.

Pass 21 Jul 2005 166,588 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2005 166,461 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

lower steering colume bush has slight play

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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J17 ACP is a 1992 Ford Granada in Grey with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 J17 ACP, 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 J17 ACP registered?

J17 ACP is a 1992 Ford Granada, first registered on 5 June 1992.

Is J17 ACP safe to buy?

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