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G400 YDU

1989 Ford Orion

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

51,477 mi
Last recorded51,477 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2011
Typical for 1989 Ford Orion56,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG400 YDU
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2011 51,477 miles

accident damage to several body sections, efficient at time of test.

n/s rear wheel bearing slightly noisey in operation, ok at test.

outer sills 1st stages of corrosion, efficient only at time of test.

slight pitting to front brake discs, ok at test.

Pass 26 Aug 2010 50,858 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 50,826 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

several structural sections 1st stages of corrosion, efficient at test.

Pass 25 Aug 2009 50,256 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 50,256 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 49,535 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 49,532 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 48,725 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 48,675 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

several underbody sections 1st stages of corrosion, efficient at test.

Pass 9 Aug 2006 47,587 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 25 Aug 2005 46,077 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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G400 YDU is a 1989 Ford Orion in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 G400 YDU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G400 YDU registered?

G400 YDU is a 1989 Ford Orion, first registered on 29 August 1989.

Is G400 YDU safe to buy?

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