1985 FORD GRANADA2.8L Petrol

The 2025‑11‑13 MOT at 76,045 miles recorded a pass with no defects, confirming that the vehicle’s current condition meets roadworthiness standards. All preceding tests from 2013 onward also showed no faults, indicating a stable maintenance trend rather than a pattern of deterioration. The mileage has risen only modestly since the 2013 test, increasing from 74,005 miles to 76,045 miles over twelve years, a gain of roughly 170 miles per year. This slow accumulation, combined with the vehicle’s 41‑year age and average annual mileage of about 1,855 miles, suggests the car has spent considerable time idle or been driven lightly, with no evidence of rapid mileage build‑up. Recurring issues flagged in earlier records include tyres worn close to the legal limit, a hydraulic reservoir fluid level near minimum, a leaking offside rear braking system, imbalanced brakes, and a steering rack gaiter that had deteriorated. Corrosion was noted on the rear brake pipe and front sub‑frame, and an oil leak persisted across several tests, all of which merit close inspection. A buyer should therefore examine tyre tread depth, brake pad and disc condition, the integrity of the steering rack and its gaiters, the state of suspension bushes and coil springs, and look for any fresh signs of structural rust or fluid leakage, as these components have repeatedly appeared on the MOT history.