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K242 PFV

1992 Ford Granada

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

93,768 mi
Last recorded93,768 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2014
Typical for 1992 Ford Granada117,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK242 PFV
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2014 93,768 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2014 93,737 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

CRACK OUT OF ZONE A

Fail 22 Aug 2014 93,722 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

visible age deteriortion to sidewall of offside rear tyre.

Fail 31 Jul 2014 93,691 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 10 May 2013 84,456 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 19 May 2012 81,741 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 81,741 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2008 81,144 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 81,143 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2007 79,394 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 77,581 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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K242 PFV is a 1992 Ford Granada in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1992 Ford Granada models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 117,315 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 K242 PFV, 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 34 years old, this Ford Granada is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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K242 PFV is a 1992 Ford Granada, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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