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L229 KMJ

1994 Ford Granada

Grey Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

202,822 mi
Last recorded202,822 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2008
Typical for 1994 Ford Granada115,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL229 KMJ
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2008 202,822 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/r drivesharft gaiter split

slight corrosion on o/s outer sill

Fail 13 Nov 2008 202,607 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/r drivesharft gaiter split

Pass 5 Nov 2007 192,569 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise both brake and fuel lines corroded

advise general corrosion taking effect

advise slight play in steering rack

advise track control arm bushes deteriorating

Pass 15 Nov 2006 168,664 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 168,627 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

signs of coolant leak from vehicle

sills corroded

slight play in steering rack

Fail 16 Nov 2005 149,211 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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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L229 KMJ is a 1994 Ford Granada in Grey with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L229 KMJ, 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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L229 KMJ is a 1994 Ford Granada, first registered on 30 March 1994.

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