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G117 RGU

1989 Ford Orion

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

22,417 mi
Last recorded22,417 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2006
Typical for 1989 Ford Orion56,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG117 RGU
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2006 22,417 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2006 22,417 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

floor pans and both inner and outer sills corroded

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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G117 RGU is a 1989 Ford Orion in Blue with a 1,297cc 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 G117 RGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G117 RGU registered?

G117 RGU is a 1989 Ford Orion, first registered on 10 November 1989.

Is G117 RGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for G117 RGU shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does G117 RGU have outstanding finance?

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