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L387 SJK

1994 Ford Granada

Grey Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

173,763 mi
Last recorded173,763 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2011
Typical for 1994 Ford Granada115,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL387 SJK
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2011 173,763 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

corrosion offside and nearside inner and outer sills

Fail 16 Sep 2011 173,757 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

corrosion offside and nearside inner and outer sills

Pass 22 Sep 2010 171,570 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion offside and nearside outer sills

fuel pipes rusty

oil leaks

rear nearside cv boot split

Fail 20 Sep 2010 171,552 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion offside and nearside outer sills

fuel pipes rusty

oil leaks

rear nearside cv boot split

Pass 1 Oct 2009 165,639 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

corrosion offside and nearside outer sills

corrosion rear offside and rear nearside outer wheel arches

rear nearside cv boot split

Fail 25 Sep 2009 165,563 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

corrosion offside and nearside outer sills

corrosion rear offside and rear nearside outer wheel arches

rear nearside cv boot split

Pass 1 Oct 2008 158,593 miles

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

corrosion offside outer sill

rear nearside cv boot split

Fail 26 Sep 2008 158,495 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

corrosion offside outer sill

rear nearside cv boot split

Pass 5 Oct 2007 152,110 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear offside tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Fail 21 Sep 2007 151,889 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear offside tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 8 Sep 2006 144,786 miles

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

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

corrosion offside and nearside outer sills

corrosion rear offside outer arch

front offside brake pads close to limit

Fail 8 Sep 2006 144,786 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

corrosion offside and nearside outer sills

corrosion rear offside outer arch

front offside brake pads close to limit

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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L387 SJK is a 1994 Ford Granada in Grey with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L387 SJK, 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 L387 SJK registered?

L387 SJK is a 1994 Ford Granada, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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