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VLC 340M

1974 Ford Granada

Bronze Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,891 mi
Last recorded77,891 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2008
Typical for 1974 Ford Granada59,995 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLC 340M
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1974
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2008 77,891 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 76,712 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 76,512 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Aug 2006 75,637 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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VLC 340M is a 1974 Ford Granada in Bronze with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 VLC 340M, 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 VLC 340M registered?

VLC 340M is a 1974 Ford Granada, first registered on 12 February 1974.

Is VLC 340M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VLC 340M shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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