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1992 Ford Granada 2.9L Petrol · J8 CEC

J8 CEC

1992 Ford Granada (2.9L, petrol). First registered 29 Jun 1992. Recorded mileage 191,778 miles. MOT valid until 06 Jan 2027.

Make & Model
FORD GRANADA
Year / Origin
1992
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 06 Jan 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
191,778 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.9L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 06 Jan 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1992
Engine
2933cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The vehicle is currently in a stable roadworthy condition based on the most recent MOT pass on 22 December 2025. The records show a remarkably clean history for a car of this vintage, with no defects or advisories recorded across the last four annual tests. This suggests a high standard of preventative maintenance or a vehicle that has been meticulously preserved. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a 34 year old vehicle, averaging roughly 5,641 miles per year. Between December 2022 and December 2025, the odometer moved from 191,197 miles to 191,778 miles. This represents a total increase of only 581 miles over three years. Such minimal usage indicates the car has spent significant periods standing, which often introduces different mechanical risks than high-mileage wear. A buyer must focus on components that degrade due to inactivity rather than use. The lack of MOT advisories does not rule out perished rubber seals, dried-out suspension bushes, or seized brake calipers. You should specifically check for corrosion on the chassis and sills, as these areas often deteriorate while a car sits stationary. Verify the condition of the tyres and fluids. Low-mileage vehicles frequently suffer from tyre flat-spotting or sidewall cracking despite having plenty of tread remaining. Check for signs of moisture in the brake fluid and ensure the fuel system has not suffered from lacquer buildup due to long-term stagnation.

J8 CEC Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 22/12/2025
  • 191,778 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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J8 CEC Mileage History

  1. 15/12/2022191,197 mi
  2. 14/12/2023191,697 mi+500 mi
  3. 17/12/2024191,769 mi+72 mi
  4. 17/12/2024191,769 mi
  5. 22/12/2025191,778 mi+9 mi

Average of roughly 192 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

J8 CEC MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 13 Sept 2026, 04:27
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1992 Ford Granada (J8 CEC) between December 2022 and December 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 22 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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