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G31 XVS

1990 Ford Orion

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2026
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

13,104 mi
Last recorded13,104 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 1990 Ford Orion55,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG31 XVS
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 13,104 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

slight play in n/s/f inner tracking arm

Fail 3 Apr 2025 13,104 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively replaced 17" blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

slight play in n/s/f inner tracking arm

Pass 5 Apr 2024 12,933 miles

slight wear to n/s/f inner tracking arm

slight wear to o/s/f track rod end

Pass 4 Apr 2023 12,560 miles

all brake pipes light corrosion , covered in grease

both front outer cv boots starting to perish

play in n/s/f inner tracking arm

slight play in o/s/f track rod end ball joint

Pass 6 Apr 2022 12,476 miles

slight play to n/s/f inner tracking arm

slight play to o/s/f track rod end

Fail 6 Apr 2022 12,476 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively replaced 17" bosch blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

slight play to n/s/f inner tracking arm

slight play to o/s/f track rod end

Pass 6 Apr 2021 12,298 miles

o/s/r brake slight grab

play in both front inner tracking arms

Pass 24 Sep 2016 11,724 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside steering rack arm inner ball joint slightly worn

Fail 4 Jun 2016 11,723 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

steering rack arm inner joint wearing [nearside]

Pass 31 Jul 2007 10,514 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 10,514 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Apr 2006 99,396 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 99,396 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 15 Apr 2006 99,368 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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

windscreen wipers not parking properly †rear wishbone bushes badly detioriated

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 XVS is a 1990 Ford Orion in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 G31 XVS, 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 G31 XVS registered?

G31 XVS is a 1990 Ford Orion, first registered on 15 March 1990.

Is G31 XVS safe to buy?

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