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F598 MGX

1989 Ford Orion

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,547 mi
Last recorded92,547 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2011
Typical for 1989 Ford Orion56,996 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF598 MGX
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2011 92,547 miles

light switch slow and a bit iffy

oil leak from fuel pump area

Fail 26 Jul 2011 92,547 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

corroded hole in panel behind o/s/r mud flap

light switch slow and a bit iffy

oil leak from fuel pump area

radiator expansion tank cap possibly faulty

water punp bearing possibly noisey

Pass 22 May 2010 91,743 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 90,614 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 89,319 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 87,906 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 84,847 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 84,847 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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F598 MGX is a 1989 Ford Orion in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 F598 MGX, 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 F598 MGX registered?

F598 MGX is a 1989 Ford Orion, first registered on 7 April 1989.

Is F598 MGX safe to buy?

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