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G297 EJK

1990 Ford Orion

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,558 mi
Last recorded69,558 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2012
Typical for 1990 Ford Orion55,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG297 EJK
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2012 69,558 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

chips in screen

Pass 20 Sep 2011 59,817 miles

slight corrosion to front and rear floor pans inner sills both sides

Fail 20 Sep 2011 59,816 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

slight corrosion to front and rear floor pans inner sills both sides

Pass 22 Sep 2010 49,176 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 46,344 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 46,344 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

condensation in o/s headlamp glass

Pass 17 Oct 2008 45,910 miles

front tyres worn uneven

o/s/r lamp lens cracked

rear tyres cracke don side walls

slight corossion to o/s/r sill

Pass 22 Oct 2007 45,233 miles

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

front tyre worn uneven

slight damage to o/s/r lamp lens

Pass 20 Oct 2006 43,975 miles

exhaust system rusty in places

nearside rear tyre on 3mm tread

Pass 21 Oct 2005 42,534 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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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G297 EJK is a 1990 Ford Orion in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G297 EJK, 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 G297 EJK registered?

G297 EJK is a 1990 Ford Orion, first registered on 6 April 1990.

Is G297 EJK safe to buy?

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