Ford Orion Ghia I (1989)
1989 Ford Orion Ghia I
CarHunch is tracking 15,156 1989 Ford Orion Ghia I vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
This data is essentially empty—all 15,156 vehicles in the cohort (petrol and diesel alike) show a 0% pass rate and zero failures, advisories, and dangerous defects, which is statistically impossible and indicates these cars are no longer being tested or the records have been lost to time. At 35 years old, the 1989 Ford Orion Ghia I has almost certainly been de-registered from active UK roads, making this dataset useless for reliability assessment.
If you're considering buying a surviving example, ignore these numbers entirely and rely instead on a full pre-purchase inspection by a qualified mechanic—any car this age will need detailed evaluation of rust, engine condition, and brake systems regardless of what MOT history might suggest.
We have 15,156 1989 Ford Orion Ghia I 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 I
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 I
MOT history is one piece of the puzzle. These checks can reveal what CarHunch can't.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (99%) | 15,023 | 0% | 0 |
| Diesel (1%) | 130 | 0% | 0 |
| Other (0%) | 2 | 90% | 0.5 |
| Gas (0%) | 1 | 0% | 0 |
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