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PFC 8P

1976 Ford Granada

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

88,995 mi
Last recorded88,995 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1976 Ford Granada53,739 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPFC 8P
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 88,995 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 88,179 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 87,120 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 86,187 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 84,743 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 84,364 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2020 84,275 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 83,341 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 82,185 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 80,918 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2017 80,918 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 79,948 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 79,948 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fail 20 Apr 2015 79,027 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 79,027 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 78,740 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 78,298 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 77,886 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 77,870 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 77,781 miles

Slight binding, NSR brake,

Pass 14 Aug 2008 77,491 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 77,455 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 77,208 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2005 76,850 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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PFC 8P is a 1976 Ford Granada in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1976 Ford Granada models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 53,739 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 PFC 8P, 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 50 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 PFC 8P registered?

PFC 8P is a 1976 Ford Granada, first registered on 1 January 1976.

Is PFC 8P safe to buy?

The MOT history for PFC 8P shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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