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G153 SGW

1990 Ford Orion

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,076 mi
Last recorded80,076 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2006
Typical for 1990 Ford Orion55,889 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG153 SGW
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2006 80,076 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 80,076 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both headlamps misting up & n/s reflector corroding

corosion starting various other places underside of vehicle

corrosion / holes to o/s & n/s/front floors but not within prescribed areas

corrosion starting o/s & n/s/r door shuts

front no plate cracked

metal water pipe under radiator corroding

rear end of n/s front to rear metal brake pipe corroding

sump corroded & leaking

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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G153 SGW is a 1990 Ford Orion in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 G153 SGW, 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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G153 SGW is a 1990 Ford Orion, first registered on 1 February 1990.

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