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N916 FJN

1996 Ford Granada

Purple Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

193,722 mi
Last recorded193,722 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2006
Typical for 1996 Ford Granada106,777 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN916 FJN
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2006 193,722 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 193,519 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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N916 FJN is a 1996 Ford Granada in Purple with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N916 FJN, 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 N916 FJN registered?

N916 FJN is a 1996 Ford Granada, first registered on 11 April 1996.

Is N916 FJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N916 FJN shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N916 FJN have outstanding finance?

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