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N405 JHG

1996 Ford Granada

Black Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

93,401 mi
Last recorded93,401 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2013
Typical for 1996 Ford Granada106,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN405 JHG
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2013 93,401 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

slight play in both steering rack ends

Fail 29 Aug 2013 93,389 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

slight play in both steering rack ends

Fail 18 Apr 2013 93,377 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 92,812 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 91,878 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 89,658 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 89,658 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 87,135 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 85,283 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 85,283 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 82,147 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2005 77,112 miles
Fail 31 May 2005 77,112 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

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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N405 JHG is a 1996 Ford Granada in Black with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1996 Ford Granada models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 106,777 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 N405 JHG, 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 30 years old, this Ford Granada is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N405 JHG registered?

N405 JHG is a 1996 Ford Granada, first registered on 24 May 1996.

Is N405 JHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N405 JHG shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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