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L156 PEV

1994 Ford Granada

Black Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

46,482 mi
Last recorded46,482 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 1994 Ford Granada115,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL156 PEV
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 46,482 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 146,258 miles

Oil misting around rear shocks

Some pipes are slightly corroded

Surface corrosion to some parts and components of under vehicle

Fail 7 Oct 2016 146,256 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil misting around rear shocks

Some pipes are slightly corroded

Surface corrosion to some parts and components of under vehicle

Pass 20 Oct 2015 145,179 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 139,645 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

n/s/r c/v gaiter is split

Fail 7 Nov 2014 139,629 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r c/v gaiter is split

Pass 31 Oct 2013 133,834 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 133,834 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 128,650 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 128,634 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2011 123,936 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 119,851 miles

no rear seat belts fitted & no fixing points possible spoke to gary salter for advice he advised pass & advise

Pass 4 Nov 2009 115,804 miles

n/s/r drive shaft gaitor split

Pass 26 Nov 2008 107,940 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 104,811 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 102,926 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 100,301 miles

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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L156 PEV is a 1994 Ford Granada in Black with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1994 Ford Granada models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 115,009 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 L156 PEV, 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 32 years old, this Ford Granada is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L156 PEV is a 1994 Ford Granada, first registered on 30 March 1994.

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