MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,574 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Ford Granada?
Based on 119,355 MOT tests across 26,285 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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K197 VJU is a 1993 Ford Granada in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 VJU, 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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What year was K197 VJU registered?
K197 VJU is a 1993 Ford Granada, first registered on 23 March 1993.
Is K197 VJU safe to buy?
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