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D8 GET

1990 Ford Orion

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

78,528 mi
Last recorded78,528 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Orion55,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD8 GET
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 78,528 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2025 77,569 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 76,831 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 76,690 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 76,638 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 76,387 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Jun 2017 75,226 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre is devoid of tread on inner edge

Oil leak oil pressure switch

Pass 9 Jul 2016 74,468 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 73,149 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 73,095 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Fail 10 Jun 2014 71,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 71,515 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 70,827 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 70,827 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 May 2012 69,238 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 68,872 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 61,751 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 61,332 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2005 58,313 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

How Reliable is the Ford Orion?

Based on 85,037 MOT tests across 23,306 vehicles.

62.9%
Pass Rate
2,517
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
23,306
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 15,192
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 10,866
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,274
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 4,059
constant velocity joint gaiter split 4,009
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D8 GET is a 1990 Ford Orion in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1990 Ford Orion models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 55,889 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Orion fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 15,192 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D8 GET, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Orion typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 36 years old, this Ford Orion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D8 GET registered?

D8 GET is a 1990 Ford Orion, first registered on 2 August 1990.

Is D8 GET safe to buy?

The MOT history for D8 GET shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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