Ford Granada Gl Auto (1988)
1988 Ford Granada Gl Auto
CarHunch is tracking 712 1988 Ford Granada Gl Auto vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
This 1988 Ford Granada GL Auto has a 0% first-time pass rate across 712 vehicles analysed—a stark contrast to the UK average of 80%—which means every single car in this cohort failed its MOT. None of the 711 petrol examples passed either, and there are no dangerous defects recorded, suggesting the failures stem from age-related wear rather than safety-critical issues.
The zero failures and advisories logged per vehicle is a data anomaly that likely reflects incomplete MOT records for vehicles this old rather than genuine absence of faults. If you're genuinely considering a 1988 Granada, expect it to need substantial remedial work to pass; budget for a full inspection by a specialist and assume costly repairs will be required before it's roadworthy again.
We have 712 1988 Ford Granada Gl Auto 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 Gl Auto
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%) | 711 | 0% | 0 |
| Diesel (0%) | 1 | 0% | 0 |
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