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K597 SFJ

1992 Ford Granada

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2009
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

37,718 mi
Last recorded37,718 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2008
Typical for 1992 Ford Granada117,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK597 SFJ
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2008 37,718 miles

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

Oil leak

damage to n/s front wing

rear cross member corroded but out of pescribed area

rear wheel arches corroding

Fail 13 Nov 2008 37,718 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

damage to n/s front wing

rear wheel arches corroding

Pass 23 Oct 2007 236,557 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 236,548 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 24 Nov 2006 236,398 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 236,390 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak

n/s and o/s outer sills front and rear corroded but not 30cm of body mount

Fail 16 Nov 2006 236,385 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Rear bumper insecure

corrosion to both nouter sill covers

radiator leaking

Fail 8 Nov 2006 236,374 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

corrosion to both sill covers

o/s/r bumper insecure

radiator leaking

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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K597 SFJ 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 37.5%.

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 K597 SFJ, 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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What year was K597 SFJ registered?

K597 SFJ is a 1992 Ford Granada, first registered on 21 August 1992.

Is K597 SFJ safe to buy?

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