What year Ford Orion Gl 4spd is most reliable?

Based on MOT first-test pass rates, the 1986 Ford Orion Gl 4spd has the highest pass rate at 100.0%, out of 1,758 vehicles tested.

What are the most common Ford Orion Gl 4spd MOT failures?

The most common Ford Orion Gl 4spd MOT failures vary by year. Check the individual year pages for detailed defect breakdowns — links in the table above.

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Ford Orion Gl 4spd — Reliability by Year

12,154 vehicles · MOT data 1983–1987 · first-test pass rates

This page shows MOT first-test pass rates for each year the Ford Orion Gl 4spd was manufactured — click any year to explore that cohort in detail. Trying to decide which year to buy? See the full buying guide →

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Best pass rate year

1986

100.0% pass rate · 1,758 vehicles

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Lowest pass rate year

1984

100.0% pass rate · 6,394 vehicles

Year	Pass rate	Avg mileage	Vehicles
1987	—	—	109
1986	100.0%	33,687 mi	1,758
1985	—	—	3,019
1984	100.0%	39,621 mi	6,394
1983	—	—	874

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