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K601 VJA

1992 Ford Granada

Black Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,070 mi
Last recorded109,070 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 1992 Ford Granada117,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK601 VJA
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2025 109,070 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes front & rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

all fuel pipes have surface corrosion

front & rear suspension has general surface corrosion

inner & outer rear sills have surface corrosion

oil leak under vehicle

whole chassis has surface corrosion

Pass 7 Dec 2023 108,981 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 108,902 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 108,901 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2021 108,868 miles

Al 4 tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Nov 2020 108,699 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 108,541 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 107,188 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 105,315 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 103,854 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s (2.4.A.3)

engine covers fitted

plastic sill covers fitted prevent full inspection

Fail 11 Aug 2016 103,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s (2.4.A.3)

engine covers fitted

plastic sill covers fitted prevent full inspection

Pass 9 Sep 2015 97,807 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s (2.4.A.3)

engine covers fitted

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 28 Aug 2015 97,807 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s (2.4.A.3)

engine covers fitted

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2014 97,702 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

plastic sill covers fitted

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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K601 VJA is a 1992 Ford Granada in Black with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 K601 VJA, 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 K601 VJA registered?

K601 VJA is a 1992 Ford Granada, first registered on 21 October 1992.

Is K601 VJA safe to buy?

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