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G309 SUD

1989 Ford Orion

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,101 mi
Last recorded70,101 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2010
Typical for 1989 Ford Orion56,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG309 SUD
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2010 70,101 miles

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

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

Oil leak

condensation offside headlamp

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 25 Nov 2009 62,200 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

condensation offside headlamp

Pass 3 Oct 2008 56,713 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Aug 2007 56,185 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 56,185 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 55,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 55,951 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 55,868 miles

oil leak

Fail 11 Aug 2005 55,868 miles

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

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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G309 SUD is a 1989 Ford Orion in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Ford Orion models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 56,996 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 G309 SUD, 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 37 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 G309 SUD registered?

G309 SUD is a 1989 Ford Orion, first registered on 15 September 1989.

Is G309 SUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for G309 SUD shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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