Ford Granada Ghia Ix Auto (1982)
1982 Ford Granada Ghia Ix Auto
CarHunch has 1,300 1982 Ford Granada Ghia Ix Auto vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.
No MOT data available for this vehicle type
The 1982 Ford Granada Ghia Ix Auto 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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The real detail is in the individual vehicle report — MOT history, AI Hunches, mileage timeline, and defect patterns for that specific reg.
The 1982 Ford Granada Ghia IX Auto does not appear in the DVLA light-vehicle MOT database, which means either very few examples are still registered for road use or they fall outside the standard testing regime — likely because any surviving vehicles are now so rare they barely register in national statistics. This is a 40-year-old luxury saloon from the Granada's final generation, and any that remain are typically cherished classics or barn finds rather than everyday transport.
Without MOT data we cannot assess reliability directly, but the practical reality is that a car this age will require specialist knowledge to maintain and source parts from heritage suppliers or breakers specialising in 1980s Fords. If you are seriously considering one, your priority should be a full pre-purchase inspection by a classic car mechanic who knows the Granada well, because condition and history matter far more than national averages at this age — any vehicle that has survived four decades is a one-off story.
We have 1,300 1982 Ford Granada Ghia Ix Auto 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
Before you buy a 1982 Ford Granada Ghia Ix Auto
Based on MOT data from 1,300 vehicles — here's what to check.
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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.
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Based on 7,281 Ford Granada Ghia Ix Auto vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.
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