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G173 ARL

1989 Ford Orion

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

86,862 mi
Last recorded86,862 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 1989 Ford Orion56,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG173 ARL
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2023 86,862 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively offside rear (1.2.1 (f))

Wheel bearing has slight play offside rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2023 86,851 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced nearside and offside lower sills not welded continusly (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside rear floor corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside front anti roll bar mounting corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has excessive play nearside rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached nearside front lower ball joint pinch bolt lock nut missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly chafed nearside front hose not fitted to support bracket (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively offside rear (1.2.1 (f))

Wheel bearing has slight play offside rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 86,146 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 83,101 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 80,839 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 77,630 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 74,315 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 74,250 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking hose/ brake pipe joint (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 70,121 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all rear suspension bushes perished

bad oil leak

nearside front outer sill corroded

offside seat mount corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2015 70,120 miles

Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all suspension bushes perished

exhaust hanging low

Pass 2 Jul 2012 49,978 miles

Oil leak

front plate slight damage

nearside rear inner sill slight corrosion

Fail 28 Jun 2012 49,978 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

front plate slight damage

nearside rear inner sill slight corrosion

Pass 23 Jun 2011 44,053 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jun 2011 44,053 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 38,090 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 37,146 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 36,297 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 30 Jun 2008 36,279 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

rear exhaust mount weak and splitting

Pass 2 Jul 2007 35,200 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 33,989 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 33,989 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

fuel lines under bonnet perished

Pass 29 Jun 2005 32,857 miles

slight play in o/s track rod

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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G173 ARL is a 1989 Ford Orion in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 G173 ARL, 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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G173 ARL is a 1989 Ford Orion, first registered on 29 September 1989.

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