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K261 SFD

1992 Ford Granada

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

161,305 mi
Last recorded161,305 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2008
Typical for 1992 Ford Granada117,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK261 SFD
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2008 161,305 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 161,303 miles

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

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

Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both inner +outer sills panels surface corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2007 157,406 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 157,370 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

BOTH OUTER SILL PANELS CORRODED VARIOUS AREAS

Fail 26 Aug 2006 156,034 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2006 156,034 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 156,032 miles

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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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K261 SFD is a 1992 Ford Granada in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 K261 SFD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K261 SFD registered?

K261 SFD is a 1992 Ford Granada, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is K261 SFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for K261 SFD shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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