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L309 NKU

1994 Ford Granada

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2007
Tests5 (1 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate20%

Mileage

125,852 mi
Last recorded125,852 miles
Recorded on9 May 2006
Typical for 1994 Ford Granada115,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL309 NKU
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2006 125,852 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 8 May 2006 125,838 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2006 125,707 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2006 125,594 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Fail 13 Apr 2006 125,326 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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L309 NKU is a 1994 Ford Granada in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 20%.

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 L309 NKU, 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 L309 NKU registered?

L309 NKU is a 1994 Ford Granada, first registered on 8 March 1994.

Is L309 NKU safe to buy?

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