Should I check the MOT history before buying a 1989 Ford Granada Gl Turbo Diesel?

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 1989 Ford Granada Gl Turbo Diesel?

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 1989 Ford Granada Gl Turbo Diesel?

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 1989 Ford Granada Gl Turbo Diesel?

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 Gl Turbo Diesel (1989)

167 real MOT outcomes analysed

1989 Ford Granada Gl Turbo Diesel

CarHunch is tracking 167 1989 Ford Granada Gl Turbo Diesel vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.

This 1989 Ford Granada GL Turbo Diesel has a first-time pass rate of 0%, far below the UK average of 80%, which is a serious red flag for any potential buyer. None of the 166 diesel examples in this dataset have passed their MOT, suggesting systemic issues with this specific model variant that make it unreliable by modern standards.

At 35 years old, vehicles from this cohort are rare survivors, and the complete absence of passing tests indicates that keeping one roadworthy requires substantial mechanical expertise and commitment. If you're drawn to this Granada, budget heavily for a pre-purchase inspection by a diesel specialist and expect ongoing repair costs to be your primary concern, not your secondary one.

MOT statistics not available

We have 167 1989 Ford Granada Gl Turbo Diesel 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 Gl Turbo Diesel

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
Diesel (99%)	166	0%	0
Petrol (1%)	1	0%	0

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Other model years — Ford Granada Gl Turbo Diesel:

1990