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ALJ 166K

1972 Ford Granada

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

57,149 mi
Last recorded57,149 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2016
Typical for 1972 Ford Granada47,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALJ 166K
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2016 57,149 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 57,149 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 57,110 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 57,091 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 57,080 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 57,054 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 57,013 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 57,008 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 56,932 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 47,921 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 47,821 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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ALJ 166K is a 1972 Ford Granada in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1972 Ford Granada models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 47,343 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 ALJ 166K, 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 54 years old, this Ford Granada is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ALJ 166K registered?

ALJ 166K is a 1972 Ford Granada, first registered on 21 April 1972.

Is ALJ 166K safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALJ 166K shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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