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MRR 842K

1972 Ford Granada

Black Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

68,042 mi
Last recorded68,042 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2007
Typical for 1972 Ford Granada47,343 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMRR 842K
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2007 68,042 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 68,037 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

play in steering rack

slight movement in n/s/r lower shocker mnt.

Fail 25 Jan 2007 68,034 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

play in steering rack

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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MRR 842K is a 1972 Ford Granada in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1972 Ford Granada models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 47,343 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 MRR 842K, 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 54 years old, this Ford Granada is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MRR 842K registered?

MRR 842K is a 1972 Ford Granada, first registered on 1 June 1972.

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