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G235 HPW

1989 Ford Orion

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,944 mi
Last recorded51,944 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2011
Typical for 1989 Ford Orion56,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG235 HPW
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2011 51,944 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 81,492 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 69,433 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 69,433 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 56,617 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 46,666 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 46,664 miles

Centre Lower Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 41,740 miles

n/s sill corroded

o/s/r wheelarch corroded

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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G235 HPW is a 1989 Ford Orion in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G235 HPW, 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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G235 HPW is a 1989 Ford Orion, first registered on 17 August 1989.

Is G235 HPW safe to buy?

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