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PGC 633L

1973 Ford Granada

Bronze Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

67,747 mi
Last recorded67,747 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 1973 Ford Granada52,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGC 633L
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1973
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 67,747 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 66,800 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2016 66,800 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 65,610 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 65,471 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

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

front propshaft rubber mounting worn

Pass 8 Aug 2012 65,405 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 65,329 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2011 65,327 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 64,066 miles

all tyres badly perished.

slight lift in front subframe mounting bushs.

Pass 27 Jun 2009 63,731 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 62,073 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 60,475 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 60,475 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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PGC 633L is a 1973 Ford Granada in Bronze with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 PGC 633L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PGC 633L registered?

PGC 633L is a 1973 Ford Granada, first registered on 1 March 1973.

Is PGC 633L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PGC 633L shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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