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G239 XDG

1989 Ford Orion

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,507 mi
Last recorded78,507 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 1989 Ford Orion56,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG239 XDG
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 78,507 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2023 78,477 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting crossmember off front chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 77,376 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security general inner and outer sill corrosion with a hole not within the 30cm of components (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2022 77,372 miles

Fuel system component leaking engine inline filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength back section near rear of leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill near front front of rear leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both front of chassis leg and in the upper arch area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear section near rear of spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security general inner and outer sill corrosion with a hole not within the 30cm of components (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 75,778 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security mainlt offside sill step area and inner arches (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2021 75,775 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting crossmember 2 areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security mainlt offside sill step area and inner arches (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 74,537 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill and arch areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2020 74,523 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch area near front subframe (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe leg near where the suspension arm is attached to the front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill and arch areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 72,011 miles

both outer sills slight corrosion

Fail 16 Apr 2019 72,008 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

both outer sills slight corrosion

Pass 10 Apr 2018 68,762 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

battery light on dash

Fail 3 Apr 2018 68,689 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

battery light on dash

Pass 3 Apr 2017 65,149 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

battery light on dash

slight outer sill corrosion

Pass 11 Apr 2016 61,627 miles

battery light on

outer sills have corrosion not structural

Fail 6 Apr 2016 61,699 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis leg and crossmember (6.1.B.2)

battery light on

outer sills have corrosion not structural

Pass 7 Apr 2015 58,561 miles

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

battery light on

Fail 25 Mar 2015 58,560 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

battery light on

Pass 26 Feb 2014 57,804 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 56,474 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

both ft tyres worn on outer edges

o/s/f and n/s/f tyre cracking on sidewalls

Fail 7 Mar 2013 56,474 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

both ft tyres worn on outer edges

o/s/f and n/s/f tyre cracking on sidewalls

Pass 10 Mar 2012 54,923 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 53,810 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

cvorrosion throughout chassis and body

Pass 22 Feb 2010 52,020 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 50,495 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 49,213 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 44,845 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 42,501 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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G239 XDG is a 1989 Ford Orion in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Ford Orion models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 56,996 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 G239 XDG, 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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G239 XDG is a 1989 Ford Orion, first registered on 2 August 1989.

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