Should I check the MOT history before buying a 1991 Ford Granada Lxi?

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 1991 Ford Granada Lxi?

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 1991 Ford Granada Lxi?

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 1991 Ford Granada Lxi?

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 Lxi (1991)

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1991 Ford Granada Lxi

CarHunch has 1,278 1991 Ford Granada Lxi vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.

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The 1991 Ford Granada Lxi 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 Lxi 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 1991 Ford Granada LXI falls outside the DVLA light-vehicle MOT database covered here, so we have no pass rates or defect statistics to report—this cohort either has too few recent test records or has largely exited regular MOT testing due to age and likely scrappage. What we do know is that 1,278 vehicles matching this specification exist or existed in the records, almost all petrol-powered, but without live MOT data we cannot assess typical reliability or failure patterns for this model year.

The Granada of this era was a popular executive saloon and fleet car, but any 1991 example still on the road today would be over 30 years old and increasingly rare. If you're considering one, reliable MOT history from the seller and a full pre-purchase inspection by a specialist are essential, since contemporary parts support and technical knowledge are limited and you cannot benchmark this particular cohort against current MOT failure trends.

MOT statistics not available

We have 1,278 1991 Ford Granada Lxi 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 1991 Ford Granada Lxi

Based on MOT data from 1,278 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 4,525 Ford Granada Lxi vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Blue 22.3%

1,010

White 21.9%

993

Red 16.9%

764

Grey 16.1%

729

Silver 12.7%

575

Black 5.5%

248

Green 4.3%

195

Maroon 0.1%

Beige 0.1%

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