1983 Ford Granada 2.8L Petrol · A28 XST

The 1983 Ford Granada passed its most recent MOT on 17 April 2023 at 18,399 miles with no defects recorded, indicating a stable maintenance trend and a roadworthy status at that time. The single clean test result shows no recurring faults or advisories across the available history, so no worsening mechanical pattern is evident from the official record. The odometer shows just 18,399 miles against roughly 43 years of age, equating to about 428 miles per year. This extremely low annual accumulation suggests long periods of storage or very light use rather than regular daily driving. The MOT data contains only the 2023 entry at that mileage, so we cannot chart earlier accumulation or identify gaps, but the sparse single test leaves the pre-2023 care pattern undocumented. A buyer should still inspect the car in person for age-related issues the MOT may not capture on a static test. Standing vehicles commonly develop perished rubber suspension bushes, seized brake calipers, and structural corrosion to sills or floor pans despite a clean pass. The original exhaust and fuel system should be checked for internal rot and evaporative leaks. Verify the 18,399-mile figure with old invoices and prior certificates, as a three-year gap since the last test means roadworthiness cannot be assumed current. Book a fresh MOT before purchase and confirm brake discs, coil springs, and emissions meet standard after such limited recent use.