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Ford Orion Ghia I (1989)

15,156 real MOT outcomes analysed

1989 Ford Orion Ghia I

CarHunch has 15,156 1989 Ford Orion Ghia I vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.

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No MOT data available for this vehicle type

The 1989 Ford Orion Ghia I doesn't appear in DVLA light-vehicle MOT records — it may be exempt, registered as a different vehicle class, or an import not subject to UK MOT testing. We don't have reliability stats for this specific model, but you can browse other Ford vehicles below.

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The 1989 Ford Orion Ghia I is a 35-year-old saloon from Ford's 1980s range, and it's now so rare on the road that the DVLA light-vehicle MOT database contains no test statistics for this cohort—the 15,156 vehicles listed here represent historical registrations rather than active MOT tests. This means there is no reliable pass rate, defect pattern, or safety data to assess; any individual example you encounter will depend entirely on its specific maintenance history and condition rather than cohort trends. If you're considering one, treat it as a classic or enthusiast purchase: have a pre-purchase inspection by a Ford specialist, check service records carefully, and be prepared for parts availability and repair costs typical of 1980s Fords. The absence of MOT data here is normal for vehicles this old—they either no longer test regularly or have left the active fleet entirely.

MOT statistics not available

We have 15,156 1989 Ford Orion Ghia I vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.

There are a few reasons this can happen:

  • Heavy commercial vehicle — trucks, buses and coaches over 3.5 tonnes are tested under the DVSA annual HGV/PSV regime, which uses a separate database not included in our data source
  • Imported vehicles — vehicles registered abroad and recently brought to the UK may have no UK MOT history yet
  • MOT-exempt — vehicles manufactured before 1986 qualify under the 40-year rolling exemption; some specialist and agricultural vehicles are also exempt
  • Never used on public roads — some vehicles are registered but kept off-road and have never required an MOT
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Before you buy a 1989 Ford Orion Ghia I

Based on MOT data from 15,156 vehicles — here's what to check.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. 0% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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  • 🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection ClickMechanic
  • 📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History carVertical Get 20% off via CarHunch

Colour Breakdown

Based on 110,484 Ford Orion Ghia I vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Red 22.8%
25,143
White 16.9%
18,625
Blue 16.8%
18,592
Black 14.6%
16,144
Grey 13.2%
14,536
Silver 8.1%
8,971
Gold 3.5%
3,896
Green 2.7%
2,989
Bronze 0.6%
625
Cream 0.5%
590
Maroon 0.2%
201
Yellow 0.2%
172
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