Ford Orion LX Diesel (1991)
1991 Ford Orion LX Diesel
CarHunch is tracking 2,116 1991 Ford Orion LX Diesel vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
This 1991 Ford Orion LX diesel has a 0% first-time pass rate against the UK average of 80%, which is a complete red flag—every single vehicle in this cohort of 2,116 failed its MOT on first attempt. No dangerous defects were recorded and failure counts averaged zero, which suggests the test data itself may be incomplete or corrupted rather than reflecting genuine roadworthiness.
At 33 years old with a median mileage of 72,211, these Orions are genuinely rare survivors, but the zero pass rate makes this dataset unreliable for purchase decisions. If you're considering one of these classics, treat MOT history as secondary to a professional pre-purchase inspection, since the aggregated numbers here tell us nothing useful about actual condition.
We have 2,116 1991 Ford Orion LX Diesel 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 1991 Ford Orion LX Diesel
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (98%) | 2,081 | 0% | 0 |
| Petrol (2%) | 35 | 0% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1991 Ford Orion LX Diesel vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1991 Ford Orion LX Diesel vehicles fall between 72,211 and 72,211 miles.
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