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G135 RGW

1990 Ford Orion

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

84,640 mi
Last recorded84,640 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 1990 Ford Orion55,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG135 RGW
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 84,640 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 84,507 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2023 84,232 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 84,192 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 83,813 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 83,735 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 83,492 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 82,886 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 82,367 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished & needs recliping (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front headlamp has slight water ingress

Pass 12 Mar 2015 81,799 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 81,609 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 81,157 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 81,089 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 76,563 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 76,315 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 68,434 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 61,962 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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G135 RGW is a 1990 Ford Orion in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 G135 RGW, 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.

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What year was G135 RGW registered?

G135 RGW is a 1990 Ford Orion, first registered on 8 March 1990.

Is G135 RGW safe to buy?

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