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J899 RDP

1991 Ford Granada

Blue Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

156,794 mi
Last recorded156,794 miles
Recorded on2 May 2013
Typical for 1991 Ford Granada111,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ899 RDP
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2013 156,794 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre slightly deteriorated

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 17 Oct 2011 152,837 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front tyres perished

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

some corrossion n/s/f floor

Fail 7 Oct 2011 152,837 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front tyres perished

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

some corrossion n/s/f floor

Pass 19 Oct 2010 147,981 miles

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

front tyres perished

some corrossion n/s/f inner sill

Fail 19 Oct 2010 147,981 miles

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

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

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

front tyres perished

some corrossion n/s/f inner sill

Pass 22 Oct 2009 144,660 miles

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

small hole in front of n/s inner sill

Fail 20 Oct 2009 144,660 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

small hole in front of n/s inner sill

Pass 16 Oct 2008 138,980 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

some corrossion n/s/f inner sill

Fail 16 Oct 2008 138,980 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

some corrossion n/s/f inner sill

Pass 24 Oct 2007 135,406 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 135,402 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 132,157 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 130,161 miles

Handbrake at minimum permitted efficiency

Fail 22 Feb 2006 130,105 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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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J899 RDP is a 1991 Ford Granada in Blue with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 J899 RDP, 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 J899 RDP registered?

J899 RDP is a 1991 Ford Granada, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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