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P426 GPE

1993 Ford Crown

Black Petrol 4601cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

82,297 mi
Last recorded82,297 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP426 GPE
MakeFord
ModelCrown
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,601cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 82,297 miles

Sump corroded

All handbrake cables are corroded

All steering & suspension components are corroded

Brake cable damaged but not to excess N/S & O/S Handbrake cable outer core has slight damage (1.1.15 (a))

Brake master has slight corrosion

Fuel neck pipes corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential is damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 May 2026 82,288 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Front wishbone rear mountain point chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front wishbone rear mountain point chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All handbrake cables are corroded

All steering & suspension components are corroded

Brake cable damaged but not to excess N/S & O/S Handbrake cable outer core has slight damage (1.1.15 (a))

Brake master has slight corrosion

Fuel neck pipes corroded

N/S & O/S Rear brake pad material is deteriorating

Nearside Rear Handbrake effort is low

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential is damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Sump corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 81,467 miles

All steering & suspension components are corroded

Fuel filter corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Also have been getting hot (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 May 2025 81,467 miles

All steering & suspension components are corroded

Fuel filter corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Also have been getting hot (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 81,349 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 15 May 2024 81,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2023 81,204 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 87,052 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Cab mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

drivers seat anchorage to floor corroded to excess

Fail 18 Aug 2021 80,741 miles

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

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Cab mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

drivers seat anchorage to floor corroded to excess

How Reliable is the Ford Crown?

Based on 1,969 MOT tests across 246 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
1,177
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
246
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

parking brake recording little or no effort 36
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 31
Headlamp aim too low 29
fog lamp missing 28
Direction indicator incorrect colour 25
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P426 GPE is a 1993 Ford Crown in Black with a 4,601cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

The most common reason a Ford Crown fails its MOT is parking brake recording little or no effort, accounting for 36 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P426 GPE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Crown typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 33 years old, this Ford Crown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P426 GPE is a 1993 Ford Crown, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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