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G232 LYA

1989 Ford Orion

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

97,841 mi
Last recorded97,841 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Ford Orion56,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG232 LYA
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 12 Aug 2025 97,841 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 97,587 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 97,336 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 96,688 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 96,024 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 95,198 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 94,746 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 93,317 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 92,582 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 91,349 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre deteriorated

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Jul 2015 89,021 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 87,327 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 84,229 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 83,184 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 83,183 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 81,476 miles

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

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

o/s door mirror damaged

Pass 19 Aug 2009 78,990 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 77,219 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 76,134 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 74,476 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 72,511 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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G232 LYA is a 1989 Ford Orion in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 G232 LYA, 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 G232 LYA registered?

G232 LYA is a 1989 Ford Orion, first registered on 28 August 1989.

Is G232 LYA safe to buy?

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