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L160 HBV

1994 Ford Granada

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2007
Tests5 (1 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate20%

Mileage

116,790 mi
Last recorded116,790 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2010
Typical for 1994 Ford Granada115,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL160 HBV
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2010 116,790 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fail 22 Sep 2010 116,789 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Fail 22 Jul 2009 116,787 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 26 Feb 2008 116,776 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 116,601 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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L160 HBV is a 1994 Ford Granada in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 20%.

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 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 L160 HBV, 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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What year was L160 HBV registered?

L160 HBV is a 1994 Ford Granada, first registered on 24 March 1994.

Is L160 HBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L160 HBV shows 5 tests with a 20% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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