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G359 RTV

1990 Ford Orion

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

64,067 mi
Last recorded64,067 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2009
Typical for 1990 Ford Orion55,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG359 RTV
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2009 64,067 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

boot floor corroded

both outer cv gators in poor condition

condensation o.s. headlight

foot brake effort getting low o.s.r.

front number plate broken

knock from steering coloum

n.s. mirror broken

n.s.r. door handle missing

o.s.f. door corroded

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2008 51,065 miles

condensation in o.s. headlight

n.s. mirror glass cracked

n.s.r. door handle broken

slight play in both front strut top bushes when jacked up

Fail 17 Mar 2008 51,057 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

condensation in o.s. headlight

n.s. mirror glass cracked

n.s.r. door handle broken

slight play in both front strut top bushes when jacked up

Pass 12 Mar 2007 35,267 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 35,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 20,079 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 20,079 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

alt belt loose

battery insecure

boot floor corroded

o.s.r. brake effort getting low

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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G359 RTV is a 1990 Ford Orion in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 G359 RTV, 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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G359 RTV is a 1990 Ford Orion, first registered on 7 March 1990.

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