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K490 RDF

1992 Ford Granada

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

187,075 mi
Last recorded187,075 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2012
Typical for 1992 Ford Granada117,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK490 RDF
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2012 187,075 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 185,412 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 184,127 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 184,127 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 181,825 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 179,018 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 178,987 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Radius arm inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Rear bumper cracked and holed

both front wipers smearing

both rear arches corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2006 174,965 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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K490 RDF is a 1992 Ford Granada in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K490 RDF, 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 K490 RDF registered?

K490 RDF is a 1992 Ford Granada, first registered on 26 August 1992.

Is K490 RDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for K490 RDF shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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