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G308 BGV

1990 Ford Orion

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

146,895 mi
Last recorded146,895 miles
Recorded on24 May 2007
Typical for 1990 Ford Orion55,889 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG308 BGV
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2007 146,895 miles

underside of body corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2006 43,769 miles

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

chassis/floor corroding

front brake discs in poor condition

oil leak

Fail 4 Jul 2006 43,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

chassis/floor corroding

front brake discs in poor condition

oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2005 40,640 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2005 40,629 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.2)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake performances JUST OK need attension

oil leak

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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G308 BGV is a 1990 Ford Orion in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G308 BGV, 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 G308 BGV registered?

G308 BGV is a 1990 Ford Orion, first registered on 3 July 1990.

Is G308 BGV safe to buy?

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