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GBE 720N

1974 Ford Granada

Bronze Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2022
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,904 mi
Last recorded74,904 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 1974 Ford Granada59,995 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGBE 720N
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1974
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2021 74,904 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 73,690 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

boyh front inner wings corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2011 73,665 miles

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

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

corrosion o/s/f jacking point

Pass 4 Nov 2009 72,643 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 72,643 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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GBE 720N is a 1974 Ford Granada in Bronze with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1974 Ford Granada models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 59,995 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 GBE 720N, 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 52 years old, this Ford Granada is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GBE 720N registered?

GBE 720N is a 1974 Ford Granada, first registered on 23 October 1974.

Is GBE 720N safe to buy?

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