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KFN 985P

1976 Ford Granada

Gold Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,785 mi
Last recorded71,785 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2016
Typical for 1976 Ford Granada53,739 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKFN 985P
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1976
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2016 71,785 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 71,351 miles

anti roll bar link rubbers starting to perish

Pass 26 Jul 2014 71,268 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jun 2014 71,229 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 70,755 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 70,115 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 68,533 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 68,112 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 68,112 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 66,872 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 65,209 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 63,212 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 3 Oct 2007 63,212 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 60,184 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 58,308 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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KFN 985P is a 1976 Ford Granada in Gold with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1976 Ford Granada models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 53,739 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 KFN 985P, 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 50 years old, this Ford Granada is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KFN 985P?

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What year was KFN 985P registered?

KFN 985P is a 1976 Ford Granada, first registered on 1 January 1976.

Is KFN 985P safe to buy?

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