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L261 WLT

1994 Ford Granada

Black Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

110,872 mi
Last recorded110,872 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 1994 Ford Granada115,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL261 WLT
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2020 110,872 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 110,569 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 110,462 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 110,220 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 109,364 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 106,845 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 105,136 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 102,764 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 97,952 miles

offside front tyre worn on edges

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 5 Jul 2011 95,894 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 93,072 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres perished

front brake disc corroded ob inner faces

movement on steering rack

Fail 20 Jul 2010 93,065 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres perished

front brake disc corroded ob inner faces

movement on steering rack

Pass 17 Jul 2009 90,246 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 87,661 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 81,416 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 81,335 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 79,422 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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L261 WLT is a 1994 Ford Granada in Black with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 L261 WLT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L261 WLT registered?

L261 WLT is a 1994 Ford Granada, first registered on 27 April 1994.

Is L261 WLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for L261 WLT shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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