Should I check the MOT history before buying a 1986 Ford Granada Gli Auto?

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 1986 Ford Granada Gli Auto?

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 1986 Ford Granada Gli Auto?

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 1986 Ford Granada Gli Auto?

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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1986 Ford Granada Gli Auto

CarHunch has 2,795 1986 Ford Granada Gli Auto vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.

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The 1986 Ford Granada Gli 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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Got a specific Ford Granada Gli Auto you're checking out?

The real detail is in the individual vehicle report — MOT history, AI Hunches, mileage timeline, and defect patterns for that specific reg.

The 1986 Ford Granada GLI Auto does not appear in the DVLA's light-vehicle MOT database, so there are no pass rates, failure statistics, or defect data available to assess its current reliability. This is likely because most surviving examples of a 38-year-old automatic saloon are either registered as historic vehicles (exempt from MOT) or have been retired from the road entirely.

What we do know is that the Granada was a solid, workaday family car of the 1980s with a reputation for durability, though rust and automatic gearbox issues were common weak points on the generation. If you're considering one today, it will almost certainly be a cherished restoration or hobby project rather than everyday transport. Have any purchase independently inspected by a specialist in classics or 1980s Fords, paying particular attention to structural corrosion and transmission condition.

MOT statistics not available

We have 2,795 1986 Ford Granada Gli 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

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Before you buy a 1986 Ford Granada Gli Auto

Based on MOT data from 2,795 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 0% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 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. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Colour Breakdown

Based on 12,421 Ford Granada Gli Auto vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Blue 21.3%

2,649

Grey 15%

1,859

Red 14%

1,737

White 13.8%

1,720

Silver 13.2%

1,645

Gold 8.8%

1,090

Black 5.8%

725

Bronze 3.1%

387

Green 2.6%

318

Cream 1.1%

134

Beige 1%

123

Brown 0.3%

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