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J36 FAB

1992 Ford Granada

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2007
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

172,516 mi
Last recorded172,516 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2008
Typical for 1992 Ford Granada117,315 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ36 FAB
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2008 172,516 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 164,576 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 164,550 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 155,444 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 155,394 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fail 5 Dec 2005 155,365 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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J36 FAB is a 1992 Ford Granada in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1992 Ford Granada models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 117,315 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 J36 FAB, 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 34 years old, this Ford Granada is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J36 FAB registered?

J36 FAB is a 1992 Ford Granada, first registered on 30 April 1992.

Is J36 FAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J36 FAB shows 6 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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