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PRU 383M

1974 Ford Granada

Green Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

4,345 mi
Last recorded4,345 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 1974 Ford Granada59,995 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPRU 383M
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2019 4,345 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 4,339 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 4,203 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2013 4,006 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 May 2012 3,521 miles

Battery insecure

Both inner wings corroded and holed

Gear box rear oil seal leaking

Near side front chassis corroded

Propshaft rubber coupling perished/split and bearing /mount worn

Slight play in off side steering rack end

Pass 24 May 2011 3,094 miles

Generally rusty underneath

Hole in offside front and nearside front inner wheel arches

Oil leak

Propshaft mount worn

Slight play both rear wheels

Fail 23 May 2011 3,094 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Generally rusty underneath

Hole in offside front and nearside front inner wheel arches

Oil leak

Slight play both rear wheels

Pass 13 May 2010 2,447 miles

Both front inner arches corroded and holed

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Under side rusty

Fail 10 May 2010 2,447 miles

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

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

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

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

Both front inner arches corroded and holed

Coolant leak

Off side rear outer sill corroded and holed

Off side rear sill end corroded and holed

Oil leak

Under side rusty

Pass 7 May 2009 1,705 miles

Near side front inner wing corroded and holed. Off side front inner wing corroded and holed.

Near side rear sill end cap corroded and holed. Off side rear sill end cap corroded and holed.

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Off side outer sill corroded and holed. Near side outer sill corroded.

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 May 2009 1,705 miles

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

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Near side front inner wing corroded and holed. Off side front inner wing corroded and holed.

Near side rear sill end cap corroded and holed. Off side rear sill end cap corroded and holed.

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Off side outer sill corroded and holed. Near side outer sill corroded.

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 May 2008 752 miles

o/s/r tyre on legal limit.

Fail 9 May 2008 752 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

o/s/r tyre on legal limit.

Pass 17 May 2007 156 miles

sills rusty

slight imbalance on front brakes

slight play in steering

Pass 22 May 2006 99,578 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 99,578 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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PRU 383M is a 1974 Ford Granada in Green with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PRU 383M, 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 PRU 383M registered?

PRU 383M is a 1974 Ford Granada, first registered on 1 May 1974.

Is PRU 383M safe to buy?

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