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G344 XTF

1989 Ford Orion

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,700 mi
Last recorded17,700 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2010
Typical for 1989 Ford Orion56,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG344 XTF
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 3 Sep 2010 17,700 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 14,872 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

front cross member damaged nearside

n/s and o/s rear wheel archs corroded

n/s rear chassis corroded behind bumper

o/s front floor outer skin corroded

o/s rack and pinion weak

o/s rear sill weak and outer skin corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2008 11,871 miles

front crossmember panel damaged and slightly bent

Pass 19 Sep 2007 8,806 miles

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

n/s front panel damaged

Pass 6 Oct 2006 4,764 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.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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G344 XTF is a 1989 Ford Orion in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 G344 XTF, 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 G344 XTF registered?

G344 XTF is a 1989 Ford Orion, first registered on 30 September 1989.

Is G344 XTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for G344 XTF shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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