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L272 XLM

1994 Ford Granada

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,175 mi
Last recorded86,175 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2018
Typical for 1994 Ford Granada115,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL272 XLM
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2018 86,175 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 86,175 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 86,131 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 86,022 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 86,019 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 85,510 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 85,510 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 85,279 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 83,351 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 83,351 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 83,007 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 83,007 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 81,767 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 81,767 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2009 80,472 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 80,472 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 79,792 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 79,213 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 78,700 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 78,700 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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L272 XLM is a 1994 Ford Granada in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L272 XLM, 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 L272 XLM registered?

L272 XLM is a 1994 Ford Granada, first registered on 13 May 1994.

Is L272 XLM safe to buy?

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