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F174 JGO

1989 Ford Orion

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,481 mi
Last recorded98,481 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2006
Typical for 1989 Ford Orion56,996 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF174 JGO
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2006 98,481 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

age cracks on nearside front tyre

front reg plate cracked

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 1 Jul 2006 98,390 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front reg plate cracked.

temporary fuel cap fitted

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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F174 JGO is a 1989 Ford Orion in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Ford Orion models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 56,996 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F174 JGO, 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 37 years old, this Ford Orion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F174 JGO registered?

F174 JGO is a 1989 Ford Orion, first registered on 9 June 1989.

Is F174 JGO safe to buy?

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