MOT History from tests of petrol FORD GRANADAs year 1971

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Pass percent:74.95%

(The average a petrol FORD GRANADA year 1971 passes without issue)

Based on:511 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Registration plate lamp issues	33
Headlamp aim out of alignment	14
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	11
Brake pipe excessively corroded	10
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	8
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	7
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	7
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	6
Rear brake binding	5
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	5
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	5
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	5
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	4
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	4
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	4
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	4
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	3
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	2
Nearside Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	2
Offside Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	2
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked \|3.6.B.2b\|	2
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	2
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	2
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	2
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	2
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	2
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	2
Rear brake application uneven	2
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Front Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	1
Rear Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Centre Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Horn control missing \|1.6.1\|	1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Offside Front Shock absorber detached \|2.7.2b\|	1
Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing \|2.4.G.3b\|	1
Steering retaining device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	1
Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Body has a projection caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Nearside Front Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	1
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose \|3.5.1j\|	1
Brake hose damaged	1
Registration plate issues	1
Offside brake caliper securing device missing \|3.5.1j\|	1
Nearside brake caliper securing device missing \|3.5.1j\|	1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Direction indicator not working \|4.4.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Oil leaking excessively from engine \|8.4.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Centre Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	1
Nearside Outer Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Nearside Inner Steering rack deformed and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	1
Offside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	1
Offside Front Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Mechanical brake component locking device insecure \|3.5.1l\|	1
Offside front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	1
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Nearside Rear front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	1
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light \|1.2.1e\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	1
Nearside Power steering component\|s\| leaking from a failed joint \|2.3.3b\|	1
Offside Power steering component\|s\| leaking from a failed joint \|2.3.3b\|	1
Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment \|3.5.1f\|	1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	1
Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe to manifold \|7.1.2\|	1
Offside Rear Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	1
Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.D.3a\|	1
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking from a joint \|2.3.3b\|	1
Offside Front Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Fuel pipe insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired \|3.6.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired \|3.6.A.3\|	1
Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	1
Spare wheel carrier insecure \|6.4.2\|	1
Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed \|6.3.5.a\|	1
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Steering column shaft has excessive end float \|2.1.3\|	1
Nearside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	1
Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Power steering inoperative \|2.3.3a\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	1
Rear Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	1
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Brake vacuum build up too slow \|3.3.E.6\|	1
front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Centre Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	1
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Starter cable not secure (4.11 (a) (iii))	1
Nearside Front Fuel pipe insecure Wheel arch (6.1.3 (a) (i))	1
Fuel pipe insecure At rear to fuel tank (6.1.3 (a) (i))	1

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MOT History from tests of petrol FORD GRANADAs year 1971

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