1987 FORD ORION1.6L Petrol

The 1987 Ford Orion presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 11 July 2025 at 41,308 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken sequence of clean results across the available history. Recorded mileage sits at 41,308 miles against nearly 39 years of age, an average of roughly 1,059 miles per year. The DVSA entries show light and consistent use: 39,619 miles on 4 December 2021, 40,739 on 21 February 2023, 40,862 on 20 June 2024, and 41,308 on 11 July 2025. The gap between the 2021 and 2023 tests spans over fourteen months, yet only 1,120 miles accrued. No rapid accumulation or abrupt jumps appear in the data. The record is sparse but entirely clean, with no advisories or failures logged at any stage. A buyer should still inspect the vehicle in person for age-related issues the MOT does not capture. Low annual mileage and long standing periods raise the risk of perished rubber suspension bushes, stuck handbrake mechanisms, and surface corrosion on sills or floor pan. The Orion's original exhaust and brake lines warrant close checking for rust through. Given the absence of recorded defects, previous keepers appear to have maintained basic statutory compliance. The very low use suggests gentle running rather than neglected storage, but a pre-purchase inspection of structural integrity and brake disc condition remains prudent on a 39-year-old saloon.