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BYA 106S

1978 Ford Granada

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

541 mi
Last recorded541 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2013
Typical for 1978 Ford Granada41,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYA 106S
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 2 Feb 2013 541 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

slight play in steering rack..

vehicle regestered as ford- kit car build, customer aware..

Pass 3 Oct 2011 538 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 527 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

brake servo pipe starting to perish

movement in os and ns steering rack ends

Pass 21 Oct 2009 513 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

brake readings have only just met eficiency and needs attention

brake servo pipe starting to perish

slight movement in steering rack ends

Pass 17 Oct 2008 505 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

brake servo pipe starting to perish

slight movement in steering rack ends

Pass 24 Oct 2007 502 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

hand brake performance close to minimum requirement

slight movement in steering rack ends

Pass 16 Oct 2006 486 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

hand brake close to minimum requirement

movement in ns steering rack end

oil pipe chaffed

Pass 5 Oct 2005 480 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

slight play in steering rack ends

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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BYA 106S is a 1978 Ford Granada in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1978 Ford Granada models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 41,429 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BYA 106S, 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 48 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 BYA 106S registered?

BYA 106S is a 1978 Ford Granada, first registered on 10 March 1978.

Is BYA 106S safe to buy?

The MOT history for BYA 106S shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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