Ford Orion Ghia 5spd (1989)
1989 Ford Orion Ghia 5spd
CarHunch is tracking 2,396 1989 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 1989 Ford Orion Ghia has a 0% first-time pass rate among 2,396 vehicles tested, which sits dramatically below the UK average of 80%—a clear red flag that these cars are in poor condition by MOT standards. None of the petrol models in this cohort passed on their first attempt, and there are no recorded dangerous defects, suggesting these vehicles fail for routine wear rather than safety-critical issues.
The absence of mileage data and zero recorded failures or advisories per vehicle indicate incomplete MOT records in this dataset, likely because most cars are too old or have been off the road long enough that historical detail is sparse. If you're genuinely considering a 1989 Orion, expect significant work: treat any example as a restoration project rather than a running car, and budget for comprehensive mechanical inspection before purchase.
We have 2,396 1989 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 1989 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.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (99%) | 2,375 | 0% | 0 |
| Diesel (1%) | 21 | 0% | 0 |
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