Ford Granada Ghia I (1989)
1989 Ford Granada Ghia I
CarHunch is tracking 4,846 1989 Ford Granada Ghia I vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
This 1989 Granada Ghia I has a 0% first-time pass rate, which is far below the UK average of 80%—a stark warning that survivors of this model are in poor condition. None of the 4,846 vehicles analysed achieved a pass without requiring repairs, and there were zero dangerous defects recorded, meaning the failures are mechanical rather than safety-critical.
With a median MOT score of 50 out of 100, these Granadas are fundamentally worn out rather than dangerous, reflecting their age and the difficulty of maintaining 35-year-old saloons to modern emissions and safety standards. If you're considering one, budget for immediate repairs before MOT and factor in that parts availability for this era is limited—specialist Granada forums and classic car breakers are your only realistic option.
We have 4,846 1989 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 1989 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%) | 4,826 | 0% | 0 |
| Diesel (0%) | 19 | 0% | 0 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (0%) | 1 | 0% | 0 |
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