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G257 RGY

1989 Ford Orion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

72,935 mi
Last recorded72,935 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 1989 Ford Orion56,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG257 RGY
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2021 72,935 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2021 72,935 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 72,356 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 72,356 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 71,356 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 70,051 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 69,071 miles

Nearside Rear inner & outer sill holed & corroded

Offside Rear inner & outer sills corroding

Fail 11 Oct 2017 69,069 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear inner & outer sill holed & corroded

Offside Rear inner & outer sills corroding

Pass 29 Sep 2016 67,547 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 66,054 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leaks

Pass 21 Oct 2014 63,952 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2013 62,976 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 61,708 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Oct 2012 61,708 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 60,149 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 58,286 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 56,262 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 53,798 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 52,253 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 50,104 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2005 48,160 miles

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

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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G257 RGY is a 1989 Ford Orion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 G257 RGY, 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 G257 RGY registered?

G257 RGY is a 1989 Ford Orion, first registered on 30 November 1989.

Is G257 RGY safe to buy?

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