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GEB 354N

1974 Ford Granada

Black Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2016
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

62,913 mi
Last recorded62,913 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2015
Typical for 1974 Ford Granada59,995 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGEB 354N
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1974
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2015 62,913 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all coil springs corroded

all shock absorbers corroded on outer skin

both front anti roll bar link rubbers becoming deteriorated

both front steering rack gators becoming deteriorated

offside rear tyre deteriorated, but no cords exposed at time of test

rear exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Fail 26 May 2015 62,913 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all coil springs corroded

all shock absorbers corroded on outer skin

both front anti roll bar link rubbers becoming deteriorated

both front steering rack gators becoming deteriorated

offside rear tyre deteriorated, but no cords exposed at time of test

rear exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Pass 16 May 2014 62,335 miles

all front and rear suspension components corroded

all suspension bushings becoming cracked and perished

both exhaust front pipes corroded

both front brake discs corroded

both propshaft center bearings and bushes worn

offside rear chassis becoming corroded

rear cross member becoming corroded

slight play both inner track rod ball joints

Pass 1 Nov 2008 62,085 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 62,085 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 62,068 miles

inner rear lights starting to deteriorate

washer bottle leaking

Fail 12 Dec 2006 62,068 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

inner rear lights starting to deteriorate

washer bottle leaking

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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GEB 354N is a 1974 Ford Granada in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GEB 354N, 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 GEB 354N registered?

GEB 354N is a 1974 Ford Granada, first registered on 1 October 1974.

Is GEB 354N safe to buy?

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