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G162 ADE

1990 Ford Orion

Beige Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,087 mi
Last recorded84,087 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2010
Typical for 1990 Ford Orion55,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG162 ADE
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1990
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2010 84,087 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 84,087 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 81,236 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 78,978 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 75,595 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 72,994 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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G162 ADE is a 1990 Ford Orion in Beige with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 G162 ADE, 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 G162 ADE registered?

G162 ADE is a 1990 Ford Orion, first registered on 26 January 1990.

Is G162 ADE safe to buy?

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