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G327 YPA

1990 Ford Orion

Green Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,170 mi
Last recorded66,170 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2021
Typical for 1990 Ford Orion55,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG327 YPA
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2021 66,170 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 63,280 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 May 2019 53,341 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 46,901 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside rear back plate damp

Pass 5 Aug 2013 45,779 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r tyre tread starting to wear low on outer edge

o/s/r wheel arch corroded but not to excess within 30cm of a prescribed area at present

Fail 5 Aug 2013 45,779 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r tyre tread starting to wear low on outer edge

o/s/r wheel arch corroded but not to excess within 30cm of a prescribed area at present

Pass 6 Aug 2012 45,120 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

both inner sills corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2011 44,438 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Fail 4 Jul 2011 44,438 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 43,032 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2009 42,339 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 42,338 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2008 40,878 miles

Excessive goods in boot.This is grounds to refuse to test.

Oil leak

Fail 28 Apr 2008 40,878 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Excessive goods in boot.This is grounds to refuse to test.

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2007 38,537 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 29 May 2007 38,537 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2006 34,555 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 34,553 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal feels spongy with the vacuum fully depleted (3.3.C.2) DANGEROUS

Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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G327 YPA is a 1990 Ford Orion in Green with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G327 YPA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G327 YPA registered?

G327 YPA is a 1990 Ford Orion, first registered on 24 September 1990.

Is G327 YPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for G327 YPA shows 18 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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