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J521 BTW

1992 Ford Granada

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

120,426 mi
Last recorded120,426 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2009
Typical for 1992 Ford Granada117,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ521 BTW
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2009 120,426 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 120,426 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 116,322 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Nov 2007 113,519 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Nov 2007 113,519 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 110,861 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 110,861 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2005 107,414 miles

front number plate cracked

steel fuel pipes corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2005 107,337 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Lower Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

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

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

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

Upper Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

front number plate cracked

steel fuel pipes corroded

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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J521 BTW 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 J521 BTW, 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 J521 BTW registered?

J521 BTW is a 1992 Ford Granada, first registered on 11 June 1992.

Is J521 BTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J521 BTW shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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