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J896 UHJ

1991 Ford Granada

Black Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,813 mi
Last recorded86,813 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
Typical for 1991 Ford Granada111,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ896 UHJ
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2018 86,813 miles

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

stone chip to screen in zone b

Pass 27 Jul 2017 86,721 miles

fuel lines corroding

Pass 5 Aug 2016 86,419 miles

offside front to rear fuel line corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2015 85,526 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished and cracked in tread

fuel lines corroding

Pass 22 Apr 2014 84,370 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 5 Dec 2012 83,068 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Dec 2012 83,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 81,832 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 23 Dec 2011 81,828 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2010 81,218 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2009 80,611 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

o/s fuel tank strap corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2009 80,807 miles

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

o/s fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2008 78,772 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 74,402 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 70,881 miles

nearside anti roll bar mounting bush becoming worn

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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J896 UHJ is a 1991 Ford Granada in Black with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J896 UHJ, 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.

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What year was J896 UHJ registered?

J896 UHJ is a 1991 Ford Granada, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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