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M338 KPA

1995 Ford Granada

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

200,050 mi
Last recorded200,050 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2024
Typical for 1995 Ford Granada107,623 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM338 KPA
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2024 200,050 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S/R and O/S/R ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight play in sliding gland/bush

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear, worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 200,050 miles

Central Brake hose bulging under pressure Nearside (1.1.12 (d))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system Nearside (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S/R and O/S/R ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight play in sliding gland/bush

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear, worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 196,090 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front anti roll bar/track control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock has slight play in sliding gland/bush

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 191,114 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive PAS pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight play in bush/sliding gland

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 191,114 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front outer bushes, track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive PAS pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight play in bush/sliding gland

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2020 184,857 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive PAS pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front shock absorber has slight play in sliding gland/bush

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear, also perishing/cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2020 184,857 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive PAS pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front shock absorber has slight play in sliding gland/bush

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear, also perishing/cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 178,691 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Power steering pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front shock absorber has slight play in sliding gland/bush

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 172,943 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (3.6.B.4d)

Front registration plate damaged

Oil leak ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside and offside (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 172,943 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (3.6.B.4d)

Front registration plate damaged

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release not releasing under load (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside and offside (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 167,240 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 167,170 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 162,160 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Mar 2016 162,160 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 157,080 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Mar 2015 156,972 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 150,561 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2013 150,561 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 144,978 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S rear drive shaft outer gaitor split.

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Jun 2012 144,684 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S rear drive shaft outer gaitor split.

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 138,956 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 129,683 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 126,567 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 125,408 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 123,457 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 123,457 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 120,338 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 120,338 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.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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M338 KPA is a 1995 Ford Granada in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

Across all 1995 Ford Granada models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 107,623 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 M338 KPA, 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 31 years old, this Ford Granada is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M338 KPA is a 1995 Ford Granada, first registered on 1 January 1995.

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