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K197 HEV

1993 Ford Granada

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

185,593 mi
Last recorded185,593 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 1993 Ford Granada117,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK197 HEV
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2020 185,593 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Underside if vehicle heverly under sealed

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Not over 40mm outside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 183,542 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 183,519 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inside rear wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear crossmember corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

O/S main beam bulb insecure

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering slightly weak at idle

Pass 19 Sep 2017 179,448 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Driveshaft boot perished

Oil leak Engine oil leak ()

Fail 18 Sep 2017 179,434 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From rear box connecrion (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Driveshaft boot perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak Engine oil leak ()

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 176,159 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 173,973 miles

Front Steering rack ends have play

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

Nearside Front Getting perished

Nearside Front Lower Slider bolt rubber missing

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

Nearside Rear Driveshaft gaiter split into two pieces

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

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

Vehicle has all round general corrosion to body

Fail 29 Sep 2015 173,918 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill to floor pan (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill to floor pan (5.2.6)

Front Steering rack ends have play

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

Nearside Front Getting perished

Nearside Front Lower Slider bolt rubber missing

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

Nearside Rear Driveshaft gaiter split into two pieces

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

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

Vehicle has all round general corrosion to body

Pass 29 Sep 2014 171,024 miles

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

Oil leak

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

nsr brake pipe

Fail 26 Sep 2014 171,014 miles

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)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 169,450 miles

Coolant leak

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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 167,182 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2012 167,182 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 164,395 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 161,284 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2009 158,288 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2009 158,286 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 154,009 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 153,994 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 151,524 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 151,519 miles

Front Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 12 May 2006 146,251 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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Fail 3 May 2006 146,249 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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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K197 HEV is a 1993 Ford Granada in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

Across all 1993 Ford Granada models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 117,680 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 K197 HEV, 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 33 years old, this Ford Granada is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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K197 HEV is a 1993 Ford Granada, first registered on 1 May 1993.

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