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OYB 555L

1973 Ford Granada

White Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

73,039 mi
Last recorded73,039 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2015
Typical for 1973 Ford Granada52,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOYB 555L
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2015 73,039 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 72,836 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 72,836 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 72,700 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 72,281 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 71,507 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 71,248 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 71,170 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Slight play in steering rack

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 15 Aug 2007 71,170 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Slight play in steering rack

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 71,144 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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OYB 555L is a 1973 Ford Granada in White with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 OYB 555L, 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 OYB 555L registered?

OYB 555L is a 1973 Ford Granada, first registered on 1 January 1973.

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