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SLR 99L

1973 Ford Granada

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

60,825 mi
Last recorded60,825 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 1973 Ford Granada52,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSLR 99L
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2018 60,825 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 60,167 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated under bonnet (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 59,475 miles

Nearside head lamp image deteriorated

Brake pipe slightly corroded in areas front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 58,614 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 57,838 miles

n/s headlamp reflecter poor

Fail 12 Aug 2013 57,633 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s headlamp reflecter poor

slight bind front brakes

Pass 4 Apr 2012 56,180 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 55,874 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 29 Jun 2011 55,874 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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SLR 99L is a 1973 Ford Granada in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SLR 99L, 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 SLR 99L registered?

SLR 99L is a 1973 Ford Granada, first registered on 21 June 1973.

Is SLR 99L safe to buy?

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