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F142 RLK

1989 Ford Granada

Gold Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

237,515 mi
Last recorded237,515 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2005
Typical for 1989 Ford Granada109,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF142 RLK
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1989
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2005 237,515 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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F142 RLK is a 1989 Ford Granada in Gold with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1989 Ford Granada models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 109,460 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 F142 RLK, 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 37 years old, this Ford Granada is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F142 RLK registered?

F142 RLK is a 1989 Ford Granada, first registered on 8 February 1989.

Is F142 RLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for F142 RLK shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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