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J480 RBL

1992 Ford Granada

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

138,086 mi
Last recorded138,086 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2011
Typical for 1992 Ford Granada117,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ480 RBL
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1992
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2011 138,086 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 138,086 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 134,529 miles

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jan 2010 134,529 miles

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

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2009 130,597 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 127,609 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 127,550 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

rear n/s outer c/v boot split

Pass 26 Feb 2007 123,517 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 123,517 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 116,966 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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J480 RBL is a 1992 Ford Granada in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J480 RBL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J480 RBL registered?

J480 RBL is a 1992 Ford Granada, first registered on 6 January 1992.

Is J480 RBL safe to buy?

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