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G362 VDL

1989 Ford Orion

White Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

540 mi
Last recorded540 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2015
Typical for 1989 Ford Orion56,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG362 VDL
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2015 540 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 540 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

indicators do not self-cancel

Pass 26 Nov 2013 89,832 miles

Both wiper blade split but clean screen ok.

Coolant leak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Nov 2013 89,674 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

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

Both wiper blade split but clean screen ok.

Coolant leak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 80,195 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2012 80,190 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 1 Nov 2011 76,691 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 76,691 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Aug 2011 75,000 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 25 May 2010 54,717 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 19 Jun 2009 52,963 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 51,679 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 50,556 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 48,900 miles

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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G362 VDL is a 1989 Ford Orion in White with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 G362 VDL, 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 G362 VDL registered?

G362 VDL is a 1989 Ford Orion, first registered on 31 August 1989.

Is G362 VDL safe to buy?

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