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G225 NAM

1989 Ford Orion

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

50,525 mi
Last recorded50,525 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 1989 Ford Orion56,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG225 NAM
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 50,525 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 50,244 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 50,000 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 50,000 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 49,735 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 49,496 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 49,257 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 48,970 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 48,594 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 48,178 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 47,787 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 47,403 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 46,991 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 46,526 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 45,896 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 44,810 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 43,318 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 41,155 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 39,293 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 37,566 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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G225 NAM is a 1989 Ford Orion in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 G225 NAM, 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 G225 NAM registered?

G225 NAM is a 1989 Ford Orion, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G225 NAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for G225 NAM shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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