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N189 VRB

1995 Ford Granada

Blue Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

95,414 mi
Last recorded95,414 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 1995 Ford Granada107,623 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN189 VRB
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 95,414 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 28 May 2024 95,231 miles

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Underbody corrosion

Pass 26 Jan 2023 94,667 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both outer sills & rear wheel arches have slight corrosion

Pass 29 Mar 2021 94,659 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 94,104 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 93,561 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 93,004 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 91,260 miles

tyres starting to crack

Pass 14 Aug 2015 89,419 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 87,161 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Sill covers fitted.

Fail 30 Jul 2014 87,156 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Sill covers fitted.

Pass 29 Jul 2013 84,604 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Nearside Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear shock absorbers reduced efficiency.

Fail 29 Jul 2013 84,604 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Nearside Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear shock absorbers reduced efficiency.

Pass 16 Jul 2012 82,011 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Oil leak

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Sill covers fitted. Oil leals from engine and auto transmission.

Pass 27 Jun 2011 79,781 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Plastic inner wheel arches evidence of slight tyre contact nearside rear, offside front front edge, nearside front rear edge. No contact on lock to lock

Fail 27 Jun 2011 79,781 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Plastic inner wheel arches evidence of slight tyre contact nearside rear, offside front front edge, nearside front rear edge. No contact on lock to lock

Pass 19 Jul 2010 76,623 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Sill covers fitted. Headlamp wiper arms missing. Front inner wheel arch has evidence of tyre contact. Not touching on lock to lock.

Pass 8 Sep 2009 73,875 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside door mirror glass cracked. Front tyres evidence of fouling plastic inner wing shields.

Oil leak

Fail 2 Sep 2009 73,847 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside door mirror glass cracked. Front tyres evidence of fouling plastic inner wing shields.

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2008 70,071 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 70,071 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2007 58,677 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 56,517 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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N189 VRB is a 1995 Ford Granada in Blue with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 N189 VRB, 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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What year was N189 VRB registered?

N189 VRB is a 1995 Ford Granada, first registered on 24 August 1995.

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The MOT history for N189 VRB shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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