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M297 LNV

1995 Ford Granada

Green Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

94,000 mi
Last recorded94,000 miles
Recorded on12 May 2022
Typical for 1995 Ford Granada107,623 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM297 LNV
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2022 94,000 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pipes coated/greased restricting inspection

Fail 12 May 2022 94,000 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pipes coated/greased restricting inspection

tailgate wont open

Pass 11 May 2021 89,828 miles

brake pipes coated/greased restricting inspection

Pass 19 May 2020 87,533 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased restricting inspection (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to rear wheel arches

Pass 10 Jun 2019 84,247 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Rear wheel arches have some corrosion

surface corrosion to front and rear brake discs

Fail 10 Jun 2019 84,247 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front nearside and offside compliance bushes have some movement

Rear wheel arches have some corrosion

surface corrosion to front and rear brake discs

Pass 9 Apr 2018 83,936 miles

some corrosion to outer sills and rear wheel arches

Pass 7 Apr 2017 83,403 miles

corrosion to rear wheel arches

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement compliance bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement compliance bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 83,403 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement compliance bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement compliance bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to rear wheel arches

Pass 18 Mar 2016 77,373 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement compliance bushs (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement compliance bushs (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing thin

corrosion to rear wheel arches

Pass 27 Mar 2015 71,717 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 65,453 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 65,453 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 57,858 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 52,668 miles

offside rear tyre wearing thin

some deteration to nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Apr 2011 51,354 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 51,250 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 51,113 miles

rear offside tyre wearing thin

Fail 18 Jun 2007 51,113 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

rear offside tyre wearing thin

Pass 29 Jun 2006 49,347 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 47,879 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Jul 2005 47,879 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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M297 LNV is a 1995 Ford Granada in Green with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1995 Ford Granada models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 107,623 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 M297 LNV, 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 31 years old, this Ford Granada is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M297 LNV registered?

M297 LNV is a 1995 Ford Granada, first registered on 18 May 1995.

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