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G155 VTP

1989 Ford Orion

Gold Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

60,858 mi
Last recorded60,858 miles
Recorded on23 May 2008
Typical for 1989 Ford Orion56,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG155 VTP
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1989
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2008 60,858 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 60,858 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

blue smoke emitted from tail pipe.

Pass 24 May 2007 60,431 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 60,431 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2006 60,052 miles

offside and nearside front floors rusted

oil leak

Fail 12 May 2006 60,052 miles

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

offside and nearside front floors rusted

oil leak

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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G155 VTP is a 1989 Ford Orion in Gold with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 G155 VTP, 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 G155 VTP registered?

G155 VTP is a 1989 Ford Orion, first registered on 21 August 1989.

Is G155 VTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for G155 VTP shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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