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J579 ERR

1992 Ford Granada

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

120,902 mi
Last recorded120,902 miles
Recorded on26 May 2009
Typical for 1992 Ford Granada117,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ579 ERR
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2009 120,902 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s front headlight slightly damaged

n/s of radiator has coolant leak

o/s rear brake slightly binding

o/s rear wheel arch corroded

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 26 May 2009 120,902 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

auxillary drive belt cracking

n/s front headlight slightly damaged

n/s of radiator has coolant leak

o/s rear brake slightly binding

o/s rear wheel arch corroded

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 19 May 2008 120,401 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

o/s rear wheel arch edge corroded

power steering pipes corroded

slight oil leak on steering rack

when first applied ABS works with a knock

Fail 14 May 2008 120,397 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

o/s rear wheel arch edge corroded

power steering pipes corroded

slight oil leak on steering rack

when first applied ABS works with a knock

Pass 17 May 2007 119,838 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 17 May 2006 118,303 miles

fuel and power steering pipes corroded

slight seepage from steering rack

Fail 17 May 2006 118,303 miles

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

fuel pipes heavily corroded

power steering pipes heavily corroded

slight seepage from steering rack

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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J579 ERR is a 1992 Ford Granada in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J579 ERR, 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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J579 ERR is a 1992 Ford Granada, first registered on 28 May 1992.

Is J579 ERR safe to buy?

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