Ford Orion Ghia 5spd (1988)
1988 Ford Orion Ghia 5spd
CarHunch is tracking 3,652 1988 Ford Orion Ghia 5spd vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
**This data is unreliable.** The dataset shows 3,652 vehicles with a 0% pass rate, zero failures recorded, zero advisories, and no dangerous defects—a mathematically impossible result that indicates either a data recording error or these vehicles haven't actually been tested. Without valid MOT records, you cannot assess the real-world reliability of the 1988 Ford Orion Ghia 5SPD.
If you're considering this 36-year-old model, treat any online MOT data with extreme scepticism and instead rely on specialist forums, local mechanic knowledge, or a pre-purchase inspection by a Ford expert to understand common failure points on cars this age.
We have 3,652 1988 Ford Orion Ghia 5spd vehicles in our database, but the DVLA's digital MOT records for vehicles of this age don't include reliable pass/fail outcomes — detailed test statistics aren't available for this vintage.
What to check before buying a 1988 Ford Orion Ghia 5spd
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
Before you buy a Ford Orion Ghia 5spd
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (99%) | 3,630 | 0% | 0 |
| Diesel (1%) | 20 | 0% | 0 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (0%) | 1 | 0% | 0 |
| LPG (0%) | 1 | 0% | 0 |
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