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G245 XRK

1989 Ford Orion

White Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

53,509 mi
Last recorded53,509 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2018
Typical for 1989 Ford Orion56,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG245 XRK
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2018 53,509 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2017 52,718 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 50,123 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2016 50,123 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 41,747 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 41,747 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 31,664 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 22,554 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 22,554 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 11,792 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 11,792 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 99,839 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 99,839 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 3 Sep 2010 85,682 miles

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 85,682 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 71,163 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 71,163 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 59,922 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 59,780 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 58,697 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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G245 XRK is a 1989 Ford Orion in White with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G245 XRK, 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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G245 XRK is a 1989 Ford Orion, first registered on 19 September 1989.

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