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L171 RPU

1994 Ford Granada

Red Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,367 mi
Last recorded133,367 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2011
Typical for 1994 Ford Granada115,009 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL171 RPU
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2011 133,367 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 133,365 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 132,700 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 130,299 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 129,963 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2008 129,963 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2007 129,532 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both outer cills rysty

Fail 27 Apr 2007 129,492 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both outer cills rusty

Pass 2 May 2006 129,144 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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L171 RPU is a 1994 Ford Granada in Red with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L171 RPU, 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 L171 RPU registered?

L171 RPU is a 1994 Ford Granada, first registered on 9 June 1994.

Is L171 RPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L171 RPU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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