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G185 XPA

1990 Ford Orion

White Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

10,504 mi
Last recorded10,504 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2006
Typical for 1990 Ford Orion55,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG185 XPA
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2006 10,504 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Sep 2005 801 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2005 795 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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G185 XPA is a 1990 Ford Orion in White with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 G185 XPA, 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 G185 XPA registered?

G185 XPA is a 1990 Ford Orion, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G185 XPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for G185 XPA shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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