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J496 SNB

1992 Ford Granada

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

131,489 mi
Last recorded131,489 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2008
Typical for 1992 Ford Granada117,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ496 SNB
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2008 131,489 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 131,489 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 128,140 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 128,132 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2005 122,591 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Jul 2005 122,544 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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J496 SNB is a 1992 Ford Granada in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J496 SNB, 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 J496 SNB registered?

J496 SNB is a 1992 Ford Granada, first registered on 29 May 1992.

Is J496 SNB safe to buy?

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