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J868 RAN

1991 Ford Granada

White Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

163,490 mi
Last recorded163,490 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2014
Typical for 1991 Ford Granada111,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ868 RAN
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2014 163,490 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

this car has had extensive welding on both sides sills to floor

Pass 23 May 2013 160,266 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Coolant leak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

nearsode rear driveshaft cv gaiter split in half

Pass 16 May 2012 156,780 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 May 2011 148,842 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 142,064 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 138,180 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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J868 RAN is a 1991 Ford Granada in White with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1991 Ford Granada models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 111,912 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 J868 RAN, 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 35 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 J868 RAN registered?

J868 RAN is a 1991 Ford Granada, first registered on 30 August 1991.

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