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G386 SNJ

1990 Ford Orion

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

52,382 mi
Last recorded52,382 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2023
Typical for 1990 Ford Orion55,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG386 SNJ
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2023 52,382 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 52,382 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 52,381 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 52,265 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 49,942 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 45,284 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 45,269 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 41,284 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 36,818 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 36,615 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 36,124 miles

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

slight corrossion to o/s rear sill

Pass 9 Mar 2012 35,479 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 34,828 miles

OSR outer sill corroded

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2010 34,216 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 34,216 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 33,586 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 32,602 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 31,831 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 30,985 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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G386 SNJ is a 1990 Ford Orion in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 G386 SNJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G386 SNJ registered?

G386 SNJ is a 1990 Ford Orion, first registered on 30 March 1990.

Is G386 SNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for G386 SNJ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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