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PNJ 818M

1974 Ford Granada

Orange Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

37,659 mi
Last recorded37,659 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2019
Typical for 1974 Ford Granada59,995 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPNJ 818M
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1974
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2019 37,659 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 37,047 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 36,152 miles

Spare wheel area corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2016 34,371 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Oct 2015 33,726 miles

Oil leak

Slight corrosion nearside rear under body

Pass 15 Oct 2014 32,004 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 29,527 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 27,751 miles

slight oil leaks

Fail 23 Aug 2012 27,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

slight oil leaks

Pass 25 Aug 2011 26,090 miles

n/s head light beam image dull

Pass 24 Aug 2010 24,355 miles

First n/s exhaust box small halo.

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

O/s rear brake pipe showing corrosion.

Pass 25 Aug 2009 21,741 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 21,720 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 18,133 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 18,133 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 16,415 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 16,415 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 14,342 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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PNJ 818M is a 1974 Ford Granada in Orange with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 PNJ 818M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PNJ 818M registered?

PNJ 818M is a 1974 Ford Granada, first registered on 9 May 1974.

Is PNJ 818M safe to buy?

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