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GDM 134N

1974 Ford Granada

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

12,957 mi
Last recorded12,957 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 1974 Ford Granada59,995 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGDM 134N
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2024 12,957 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 12,957 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 12,956 miles

Rear diff seal leaking

Pass 10 May 2018 12,956 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded And offside (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded And offside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 12,955 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 12,954 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 12,953 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 12,953 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 12,944 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 12,823 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 May 2011 12,785 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2010 12,617 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 11,715 miles

Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Fail 23 Jan 2009 11,686 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 10,700 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 10,644 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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GDM 134N is a 1974 Ford Granada in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 GDM 134N, 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 GDM 134N registered?

GDM 134N is a 1974 Ford Granada, first registered on 1 November 1974.

Is GDM 134N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GDM 134N shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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