Should I check the MOT history before buying a 1988 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 1988 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 1988 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 1988 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 (1988)

5,619 real MOT outcomes analysed

1988 Ford Granada Ghia I

CarHunch is tracking 5,619 1988 Ford Granada Ghia I vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.

I can't write a meaningful analysis here because the data is fundamentally broken. Every single metric—pass rate, failures, advisories, dangerous defects—shows zero across all 5,619 vehicles, which is statistically impossible and indicates a data collection or processing error rather than a real-world result.

Without valid MOT records, I can't tell you whether this 1988 Granada is reliable or risky. If you're considering buying one, contact a specialist Ford mechanic for a pre-purchase inspection instead of relying on this dataset.

MOT statistics not available

We have 5,619 1988 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 1988 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 (100%)	5,591	0%	0
Diesel (0%)	28	0%	0

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