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G298 XMP

1990 Ford Orion

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

18,095 mi
Last recorded18,095 miles
Recorded on4 May 2006
Typical for 1990 Ford Orion55,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG298 XMP
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 4 May 2006 18,095 miles

front wiper blade ends are split

knock through the steering system

nearside rear tyre tread is feathered

offside and nearside front outer seat mountings are corroded

offside and nearside rear wheel arches are corroded

offside front floor is corroded and holed

oil leak

slight play at offside and nearside rear wheel bearings

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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G298 XMP is a 1990 Ford Orion in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test 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 G298 XMP, 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 G298 XMP registered?

G298 XMP is a 1990 Ford Orion, first registered on 30 April 1990.

Is G298 XMP safe to buy?

The MOT history for G298 XMP shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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