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G121 JAB

1990 Ford Orion

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

4,438 mi
Last recorded4,438 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2012
Typical for 1990 Ford Orion55,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG121 JAB
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2012 4,438 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 2,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 2,415 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 652 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 97,954 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 94,649 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside rear and nearside rear wheel arches corroding

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 90,720 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 87,227 miles

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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G121 JAB is a 1990 Ford Orion in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 G121 JAB, 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 G121 JAB registered?

G121 JAB is a 1990 Ford Orion, first registered on 29 March 1990.

Is G121 JAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for G121 JAB shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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