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LHW 188L

1973 Ford Granada

Brown Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

36,690 mi
Last recorded36,690 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2020
Typical for 1973 Ford Granada52,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLHW 188L
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1973
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2020 36,690 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 36,676 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 36,653 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 36,621 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 36,581 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 36,567 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 36,517 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 36,441 miles

slight leak power steering gaitor n/s

Pass 12 Feb 2013 36,392 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 36,363 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 36,362 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 36,245 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 35,950 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 35,950 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 35,609 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 35,609 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 35,203 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 35,015 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 34,608 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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LHW 188L is a 1973 Ford Granada in Brown with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1973 Ford Granada models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 52,777 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 LHW 188L, 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 53 years old, this Ford Granada is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LHW 188L registered?

LHW 188L is a 1973 Ford Granada, first registered on 1 March 1973.

Is LHW 188L safe to buy?

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