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PYO 315L

1973 Ford Granada

Black Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

33,955 mi
Last recorded33,955 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 1973 Ford Granada52,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYO 315L
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 33,955 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front bumper not fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2016 31,920 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 29,129 miles

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

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

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

slight corrosion to the underside of the vehicle

Fail 31 Mar 2015 29,122 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

slight corrosion to the underside of the vehicle

Pass 1 Oct 2013 27,657 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 25,926 miles

Oil leak

front disc faces rusty

Fail 20 Sep 2012 25,926 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

front disc faces rusty

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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PYO 315L is a 1973 Ford Granada in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PYO 315L, 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 PYO 315L registered?

PYO 315L is a 1973 Ford Granada, first registered on 7 February 1973.

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