Ford Orion Gl 5spd (1987)
1987 Ford Orion Gl 5spd
CarHunch is tracking 13,154 1987 Ford Orion Gl 5spd vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
**This data is effectively worthless.** The 1987 Ford Orion GL 5SPD shows a 0% pass rate across 13,154 vehicles, which is mathematically impossible and indicates either a complete data recording failure or that these cars are no longer legal to drive on UK roads—almost certainly the latter, since vehicles this old are exempt from MOT testing.
Don't use this cohort to make any buying decision. If you're looking at a 1987 Orion, it won't have an MOT record; focus instead on the car's physical condition, service history, and whether it's been regularly maintained by a specialist who knows pre-1990s Ford engines.
We have 13,154 1987 Ford Orion Gl 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 1987 Ford Orion Gl 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 Gl 5spd
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (99%) | 12,989 | 0% | 0 |
| Diesel (1%) | 165 | 0% | 0 |
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