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L384 XAE

1994 Ford Granada

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,174 mi
Last recorded101,174 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 1994 Ford Granada115,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL384 XAE
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2018 101,174 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under driver seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front wiper split at ends

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

both outer sills painted

corrtion to rear crash bar

corrtion to rear wheel arches

floor in poor state of reapar

Pass 13 Jul 2017 100,566 miles

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Outer C.V.boot perished

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front brake sticky

Rear crash bar badly corrded

some corrtion/detorion to floor/both siles

Fail 4 Jul 2017 100,550 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded D bush mount (2.4.A.3)

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Outer C.V.boot perished

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front brake sticky

Rear crash bar badly corrded

some corrtion/detorion to floor/both siles

Pass 3 Jun 2016 99,237 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 97,674 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2014 97,671 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 96,990 miles

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)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 97,004 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 96,990 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 94,495 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 90,778 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 84,857 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 84,711 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Propshaft component defective

Fail 12 Jun 2008 78,874 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 78,874 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 72,719 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 66,660 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2005 59,685 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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L384 XAE is a 1994 Ford Granada in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L384 XAE, 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 L384 XAE registered?

L384 XAE is a 1994 Ford Granada, first registered on 7 June 1994.

Is L384 XAE safe to buy?

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