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N587 YAJ

1996 Ford Granada

Red Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

90,970 mi
Last recorded90,970 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2019
Typical for 1996 Ford Granada106,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN587 YAJ
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2019 90,970 miles

Front oil leak

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner + outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills inner + outer (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2019 90,970 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front oil leak

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner + outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills inner + outer (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 82,041 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 71,968 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 71,966 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 63,711 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 55,340 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

corrosion to sills

Pass 10 Apr 2012 54,128 miles

Nearside Front Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 54,075 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 53,851 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 53,534 miles

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

both front outer sill slight corrosion

Pass 4 Feb 2008 52,667 miles

Corrosion on vehicle floor

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slight corrosion on all brake pipes

Fail 29 Jan 2008 52,652 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 51,366 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 51,366 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

CORROSION UNDERSIDE

FUEL PIPES CORRODING †

Pass 30 Jan 2006 50,089 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 50,089 miles

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

corrosion on brake pipes

corrosion on exhaust system

corrosion on fuel pipes

f/o/s brake disc inner face starting to corrod/pit

windscreen chipped/crack

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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N587 YAJ is a 1996 Ford Granada in Red with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 N587 YAJ, 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.

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N587 YAJ is a 1996 Ford Granada, first registered on 31 January 1996.

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