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G36 DNO

1990 Ford Orion

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

97,660 mi
Last recorded97,660 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2010
Typical for 1990 Ford Orion55,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG36 DNO
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2010 97,660 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

(1) nsr tyre cracked all round & (2)osf tyre wall damaged

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

osf discs slightly corroded & pitted

Pass 19 Aug 2009 96,956 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2009 96,946 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

n s r wheel arch slight rust small movement in steering rack

Pass 29 Aug 2008 86,345 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Aug 2008 86,335 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 95,860 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 95,860 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s & n/s rear inner sill starting to rust

Pass 8 Aug 2006 95,313 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 93,769 miles

o/s f wing rustyat the bottom (needs wealding soon)

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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G36 DNO is a 1990 Ford Orion in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 G36 DNO, 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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What year was G36 DNO registered?

G36 DNO is a 1990 Ford Orion, first registered on 6 April 1990.

Is G36 DNO safe to buy?

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