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G399 MCL

1990 Ford Orion

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2010
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

21,514 mi
Last recorded21,514 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2009
Typical for 1990 Ford Orion55,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG399 MCL
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2009 21,514 miles

engine temperature gauge not working!

Fail 27 Apr 2009 21,509 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

engine temperature gauge not working!

Pass 13 May 2008 18,856 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 16,569 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 13,683 miles
Pass 6 May 2005
Pass 6 May 2005 9,980 miles
Pass 6 May 2005 9,980 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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G399 MCL is a 1990 Ford Orion in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 G399 MCL, 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 G399 MCL registered?

G399 MCL is a 1990 Ford Orion, first registered on 1 May 1990.

Is G399 MCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for G399 MCL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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