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G204 NKH

1989 Ford Orion

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

61,516 mi
Last recorded61,516 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 1989 Ford Orion56,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG204 NKH
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2023 61,516 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 59,781 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 58,856 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 58,856 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel Top column or steering wheel free play movement (2.1.2b)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 58,047 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 58,031 miles

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working Stop lamp not working on offside (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 56,960 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 56,947 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 56,502 miles

front and rear brake pipes corroded slightly

Pass 14 Dec 2012 53,931 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front tyres cracking in tread

Fail 11 Dec 2012 53,930 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front tyres cracking in tread

Pass 21 May 2011 52,881 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 52,869 miles

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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G204 NKH is a 1989 Ford Orion in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 G204 NKH, 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 G204 NKH registered?

G204 NKH is a 1989 Ford Orion, first registered on 29 November 1989.

Is G204 NKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for G204 NKH shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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