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G31 FHG

1989 Ford Orion

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

89,899 mi
Last recorded89,899 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2010
Typical for 1989 Ford Orion56,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG31 FHG
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2010 89,899 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

body repairs covered with sealer etc unable to check stanards of repairs

Fail 2 Jun 2010 89,897 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

body repairs covered with sealer etc unable to check stanards of repairs

Pass 1 Apr 2010 81,469 miles

after market springs fitted

underside starting to corrode

Pass 3 Jul 2008 84,673 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 84,670 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 82,793 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 82,765 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 80,717 miles

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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G31 FHG is a 1989 Ford Orion in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1989 Ford Orion models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 56,996 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 G31 FHG, 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.

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What year was G31 FHG registered?

G31 FHG is a 1989 Ford Orion, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G31 FHG safe to buy?

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