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G117 TBU

1989 Ford Orion

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,928 mi
Last recorded60,928 miles
Recorded on20 May 2009
Typical for 1989 Ford Orion56,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG117 TBU
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2009 60,928 miles

Both front outer c/v boots perrished

Both rear suspension arms very heavy corrosion

Emisions high (only just passed 1200hc limit at 1150ppm)

Front brake discs getting corroded through lack of use

Front shockers getting weak and on the limit of pass / fail

Lower steering column pinch bolt to rack slight movement

N/s outeer door sill corrroding at floor pan joint

N/s/f inner track control arm bearing boots missing

N/s/f metal brake pipe to flexi corroded

N/s/r chassis double thickness outer skin badly corroded

N/s/r metal brake pipe to flexi hose and from flexi hose getting corroded

N/s/r tyre perrished and worn on inner edge

O/s/f tyre thin on inner edge and perrishing

O/s/f wheel bearing has a slight rumble

O/s/r door corroded but covered with tape

O/s/r tyre perrished and worn to legal limit

O/s/r wheel arch in door shut starting to corrode

Rear shockers on the limit of pass / fail

Pass 8 May 2008 59,568 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2007 67,330 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 67,330 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corosion forming on underbody

Pass 12 Apr 2006 54,982 miles

slight play in steering column

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 TBU is a 1989 Ford Orion in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G117 TBU, 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 G117 TBU registered?

G117 TBU is a 1989 Ford Orion, first registered on 27 November 1989.

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