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N294 LYG

1996 Ford Granada

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

134,313 mi
Last recorded134,313 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2008
Typical for 1996 Ford Granada106,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN294 LYG
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2008 134,313 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 128,223 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2007 128,223 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2007 127,845 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2006 121,390 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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N294 LYG is a 1996 Ford Granada in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1996 Ford Granada models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 106,777 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 N294 LYG, 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 30 years old, this Ford Granada is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N294 LYG registered?

N294 LYG is a 1996 Ford Granada, first registered on 12 June 1996.

Is N294 LYG safe to buy?

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