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G279 YPA

1990 Ford Orion

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,795 mi
Last recorded84,795 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2008
Typical for 1990 Ford Orion55,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG279 YPA
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 15 Mar 2008 84,795 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 84,795 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 82,443 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front number plate cracked

slight corrosion starting to all metal fuel/brake pipes

Pass 14 Mar 2006 81,016 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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G279 YPA is a 1990 Ford Orion in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1990 Ford Orion models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 55,889 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 G279 YPA, 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 36 years old, this Ford Orion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G279 YPA registered?

G279 YPA is a 1990 Ford Orion, first registered on 11 October 1990.

Is G279 YPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for G279 YPA shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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