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G331 ALN

1990 Ford Orion

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

64,900 mi
Last recorded64,900 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2022
Typical for 1990 Ford Orion55,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG331 ALN
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2022 64,900 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 64,441 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2021 64,441 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 64,121 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 63,462 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 63,137 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 62,794 miles
Pass 2 May 2016 57,127 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 54,440 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 53,885 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 53,618 miles

Advise rust blister on outer and inner wheel arches and sills no holes

Advise some of the front and rear suspension rubbers are split/cracking no play at time of test

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 53,227 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 52,668 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 52,051 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 51,457 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 50,789 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 50,789 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 49,952 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 49,948 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 48,934 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 48,842 miles

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

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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

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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G331 ALN is a 1990 Ford Orion in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 G331 ALN, 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

How do I check the history of G331 ALN?

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What year was G331 ALN registered?

G331 ALN is a 1990 Ford Orion, first registered on 4 April 1990.

Is G331 ALN safe to buy?

The MOT history for G331 ALN shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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