1990 Ford Orion Ghia I 1.6L Petrol · PXI 223

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on the most recent testing data. The final MOT conducted on 26 March 2023 at 66,368 miles passed with no recorded defects or advisories. This represents a significant improvement following a failure on 21 March 2022 at 64,670 miles, where the owner successfully addressed the necessary repairs within five days to achieve a clean result. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a 36-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 1,844 miles per year. Between the March 2022 and March 2023 tests, the car covered only 1,616 miles, indicating consistent but minimal usage. This low mileage suggests that mechanical wear on the drivetrain and engine components remains low, though such infrequent use often correlates with age-related degradation of rubber components, such as suspension bushes and seals, which may perish regardless of distance travelled. A buyer should prioritize a physical inspection of the structural integrity, specifically the sills and floor pans, as vehicles of this era are prone to corrosion that MOT tests may not capture until it becomes structural. Despite the clean recent record, the tester must check for seized brake calipers or perished brake hoses which are common in low-mileage cars. Given the three-year gap since the last test, verifying the condition of the tyres and the state of the fluids is essential to ensure the vehicle has not suffered from long periods of standing.