1986 Ford Granada 2.8L Petrol · D418 ALF

The 1986 Ford Granada presents a currently roadworthy status, having passed the most recent MOT on 12 April 2024 at 119,604 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend appears stable on paper, with the latest pass following a failed attempt just six days earlier at 119,583 miles where the tester logged no specific defects, indicating the failure likely stemmed from administrative or unrecorded minor causes rather than a worsening mechanical condition. Recorded mileage sits at 119,604 against an approximate 40-year lifespan, equating to roughly 2,990 miles per year. The Granada shows exceptionally low use for its age. Between the 28 July 2022 test at 119,407 miles and the April 2024 tests, the car covered only 197 miles across twenty-one months. Such sparse accumulation suggests prolonged standing periods, which on a vehicle of this era raises the risk of perished rubber components, seized brakes, and dormant corrosion rather than wear from regular driving. A buyer should physically inspect the suspension bushes, coil springs, and subframe mounting points for age-related cracking or structural rust, as long idle spells accelerate degradation unseen in a clean MOT record. The brake discs and calipers warrant close checking for binding or pitting after the car's extended dormancy. Given the two 2024 tests occurred within days at near-identical mileages with no advisories listed, previous ownership likely maintained basic statutory compliance but the sparse history offers little insight into consumable renewal. A pre-purchase examination beneath the sills and wheel arches remains essential on a low-mileage 1980s saloon.