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G36 JFR

1989 Ford Orion

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,047 mi
Last recorded78,047 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2012
Typical for 1989 Ford Orion56,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG36 JFR
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2012 78,047 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 78,047 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 67,518 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 67,143 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 66,630 miles

slight corrosion on nearside sill

Pass 8 Feb 2008 66,107 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 65,471 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 65,471 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 64,816 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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G36 JFR is a 1989 Ford Orion in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 G36 JFR, 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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How do I check the history of G36 JFR?

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What year was G36 JFR registered?

G36 JFR is a 1989 Ford Orion, first registered on 29 September 1989.

Is G36 JFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for G36 JFR shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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