1989 Ford Granada 2.0L Petrol · F120 PPJ

The roadworthiness status of this Ford Granada remains incomplete and unverified by recent data, presenting a stagnant maintenance pattern given that the sole recorded test occurred over four years ago. In the May 2022 test at a mileage of 98,540 miles, the vehicle failed outright. Official records contain no subsequent MOT tests covering the intervening period up to August 2026, which indicates the car has likely spent an extended duration off the road, stored, or neglected without a valid certificate. The sparse MOT history provides very little chronological data to establish a reliable mileage accumulation trend over the vehicle's thirty-seven-year lifespan. Recording approximately 2,663 miles per year on average represents very light overall use for a classic executive saloon of this era. However, the lack of continuous annual test records since 2022 means a prospective buyer cannot verify whether mileage has remained frozen or if the car has undergone intermittent spells of unrecorded road use. Extended periods of standing present severe mechanical risks for vehicles of this vintage, particularly regarding fuel system degradation, seized brake components, and accelerated corrosion. A physical inspection must prioritize the structural integrity of the chassis, floorpans, and suspension mounting points, as classic Fords of the late eighties are notoriously prone to hidden rust. Buyers should thoroughly examine rubber suspension bushes, brake lines, and fuel hoses for perishing, alongside checking the engine bay for fluid leaks and stale fuel before attempting any prolonged road use.