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GKS 85N

1974 Ford Granada

Green Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

7,735 mi
Last recorded7,735 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2015
Typical for 1974 Ford Granada59,995 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGKS 85N
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2015 7,735 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 7,704 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 7,575 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 7,575 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2010 7,443 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 7,386 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 7,255 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Sep 2006 6,976 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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GKS 85N is a 1974 Ford Granada in Green with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 GKS 85N, 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 GKS 85N registered?

GKS 85N is a 1974 Ford Granada, first registered on 8 October 1974.

Is GKS 85N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GKS 85N shows 8 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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