Should I check the MOT history before buying a 1986 Ford Granada Ghia I?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 1986 Ford Granada Ghia I?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 1986 Ford Granada Ghia I?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 1986 Ford Granada Ghia I?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Ford Granada Ghia I (1986)

6,146 real MOT outcomes analysed

1986 Ford Granada Ghia I

CarHunch has 6,146 1986 Ford Granada Ghia I vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.

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The 1986 Ford Granada Ghia I doesn't appear in DVLA light-vehicle MOT records — it may be exempt, registered as a different vehicle class, or an import not subject to UK MOT testing. We don't have reliability stats for this specific model, but you can browse other Ford vehicles below.

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Got a specific Ford Granada Ghia I you're checking out?

The real detail is in the individual vehicle report — MOT history, AI Hunches, mileage timeline, and defect patterns for that specific reg.

The 1986 Ford Granada Ghia I does not appear in the DVLA's light-vehicle MOT database, so there is no pass rate, defect rate, or failure data available to assess its current reliability. This 38-year-old saloon is now so rare on UK roads that the MOT dataset contains effectively no test records—typical for vehicles of this age and historical significance.

What matters for a Granada buyer today is that any surviving example will require specialist knowledge to maintain and parts availability will be patchy. If you're considering one, treat it as a classic or project car rather than practical transport, and have a pre-purchase inspection carried out by someone familiar with 1980s Ford engineering and corrosion patterns.

MOT statistics not available

We have 6,146 1986 Ford Granada Ghia I vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.

There are a few reasons this can happen:

Heavy commercial vehicle — trucks, buses and coaches over 3.5 tonnes are tested under the DVSA annual HGV/PSV regime, which uses a separate database not included in our data source
Imported vehicles — vehicles registered abroad and recently brought to the UK may have no UK MOT history yet
MOT-exempt — vehicles manufactured before 1986 qualify under the 40-year rolling exemption; some specialist and agricultural vehicles are also exempt
Never used on public roads — some vehicles are registered but kept off-road and have never required an MOT

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Before you buy a 1986 Ford Granada Ghia I

Based on MOT data from 6,146 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 0% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Colour Breakdown

Based on 33,226 Ford Granada Ghia I vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Blue 19.8%

6,582

Grey 15.2%

5,058

White 13.5%

4,472

Red 13.3%

4,428

Silver 12.1%

4,033

Gold 10%

3,322

Black 6.5%

2,145

Green 3.9%

1,311

Bronze 3.6%

1,204

Cream 0.8%

256

Beige 0.7%

221

Brown 0.6%

194

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