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G285 AJM

1990 Ford Orion

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2008
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

10,414 mi
Last recorded10,414 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2007
Typical for 1990 Ford Orion55,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG285 AJM
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 15 Jul 2007 10,414 miles

Both front tyres wearing on insides

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front No. plate cracked

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

Oil leak

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 25 Jun 2006 7,842 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

O/S/R brake drum slightly oval

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

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2005 6,901 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

n/s outer sill damaged †both r/wheel arches corroded †n/s reverse light in/op

oil leak

play in n/s/f top mount

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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G285 AJM is a 1990 Ford Orion in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 G285 AJM, 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.

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What year was G285 AJM registered?

G285 AJM is a 1990 Ford Orion, first registered on 8 January 1990.

Is G285 AJM safe to buy?

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