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G173 PGY

1989 Ford Orion

White Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,966 mi
Last recorded99,966 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2013
Typical for 1989 Ford Orion56,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG173 PGY
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2013 99,966 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 91,917 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 91,917 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 83,379 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 76,301 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 70,249 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 66,306 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2007 65,300 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 59,910 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 59,909 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

near side rear bumper insecure

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 PGY is a 1989 Ford Orion in White with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PGY, 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 G173 PGY registered?

G173 PGY is a 1989 Ford Orion, first registered on 31 August 1989.

Is G173 PGY safe to buy?

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