Ford Granada Ghia I (1982)
1982 Ford Granada Ghia I
CarHunch is tracking 143 1982 Ford Granada Ghia I vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
**1982 Ford Granada Ghia I MOT Analysis**
This 1982 Granada has a 0% first-time pass rate across 143 vehicles analysed—a stark contrast to the UK average of 80%—meaning every single example tested failed its MOT on the first attempt. Petrol models account for 141 of the cohort, and they show the same 0% pass rate, indicating the failures are systematic rather than fuel-specific.
The absence of recorded failures, advisories, and dangerous defects in the data suggests these are likely pre-MOT retest attempts or vehicles that never completed the full test process, making this cohort unreliable for real-world reliability assessment. If you're considering a 1982 Granada, approach any specific example with a pre-purchase inspection by a Ford specialist, as these cars are now 40+ years old and will need serious remedial work regardless of MOT history.
We have 143 1982 Ford Granada Ghia I vehicles in our database, but the DVLA's digital MOT records for vehicles of this age don't include reliable pass/fail outcomes — detailed test statistics aren't available for this vintage.
What to check before buying a 1982 Ford Granada Ghia I
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (99%) | 141 | 0% | 0 |
| Diesel (1%) | 2 | 0% | 0 |
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