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J452 RTF

1992 Ford Granada

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

148,624 mi
Last recorded148,624 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2010
Typical for 1992 Ford Granada117,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ452 RTF
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2010 148,624 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 148,624 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front brake discs worn and corroded

nearside rear tyre tread perished

offside front and offside rear tyre treads perished

Pass 21 Jan 2009 147,939 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake discs starting to corrode

both rear tyres starting to perish/crack in tread

offside front seat runner worn

offside front tyre starting to perish/crack in tread

slight dampness at steering rack

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2009 147,939 miles

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake discs starting to corrode

both rear tyres starting to perish/crack in tread

offside front seat runner worn

offside front tyre starting to perish/crack in tread

slight dampness at steering rack

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2008 145,860 miles

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

drive belt deteriated

fuel pipes corroded

offside front tyre slightly perrished

oil leak

rear arches corroded

slight weep from power steering rack

Fail 21 Dec 2007 145,820 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

drive belt deteriated

fuel pipes corroded

offside front tyre slightly perrished

oil leak

rear arches corroded

slight weep from power steering rack

Pass 16 Jan 2007 143,534 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front number plate cracked

Pass 19 Jan 2006 139,433 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 139,433 miles

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

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

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

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

crack in front number plate

front exhaust hanger split perished

movement in front t.c.a bushes

movement in offside front seat

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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J452 RTF is a 1992 Ford Granada in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 J452 RTF, 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 J452 RTF registered?

J452 RTF is a 1992 Ford Granada, first registered on 3 January 1992.

Is J452 RTF safe to buy?

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