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L29 PVW

1994 Ford Granada

Green Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

141,126 mi
Last recorded141,126 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2014
Typical for 1994 Ford Granada115,009 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL29 PVW
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2014 141,126 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front brake discs worn ondpitted on inner faces

both rear shock absorbers weak

exhaust clamp insecure

welding repairs undertaken

Fail 22 May 2014 141,098 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front brake discs worn and pitted on inner faces

exhaust clamp insecure

welding repairs

Pass 17 Jun 2013 136,994 miles

Oil leak

both front brake discs worn on inner faces

corrosion to body work

Fail 10 Jun 2013 13,699 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

both front brake discs worn on inner faces

corrosion to body work

Pass 18 May 2012 133,037 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

general under body surface corrion

rear bumper damage

welding repairs

Fail 17 May 2012 133,037 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

general under body surface corrion

rear bumper damage

welding repairs

Pass 15 Jun 2011 130,119 miles

Both outer and inner sills corroded

Rear chassis legs corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2011 130,119 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 127,942 miles

Both rear inner wheel arches corroded

Evidence of wear/ movement at both front suspension lower arm inner bushes

Rear bumper damaged

Pass 7 Aug 2009 123,465 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Jul 2009 123,460 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 121,720 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 114,804 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 114,804 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 108,062 miles

Brake pad wear lamp illuminated

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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L29 PVW is a 1994 Ford Granada in Green with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 L29 PVW, 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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L29 PVW is a 1994 Ford Granada, first registered on 21 April 1994.

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