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YLM 548S

1978 Ford Granada

Gold Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,889 mi
Last recorded68,889 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2010
Typical for 1978 Ford Granada41,429 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYLM 548S
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1978
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2010 68,889 miles

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

Oil leak

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2009 67,643 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 65,152 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

The near side and off side front tyres have related cracks which are deep, yet the cords are not showing.

Fail 2 Dec 2008 65,148 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

The near side and off side front tyres have related cracks which are deep, yet the cords are not showing.

Pass 18 Jan 2008 62,719 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 59,185 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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YLM 548S is a 1978 Ford Granada in Gold with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YLM 548S, 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.

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What year was YLM 548S registered?

YLM 548S is a 1978 Ford Granada, first registered on 15 March 1978.

Is YLM 548S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YLM 548S shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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