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G406 WMU

1990 Ford Orion

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

23,662 mi
Last recorded23,662 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2007
Typical for 1990 Ford Orion55,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG406 WMU
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2007 23,662 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 23,662 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise nearside front spring weak

advise o/s rear tyre wearing

Pass 7 Dec 2006 18,928 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 14,316 miles

advise rear brake inspection

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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G406 WMU is a 1990 Ford Orion in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G406 WMU, 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 G406 WMU registered?

G406 WMU is a 1990 Ford Orion, first registered on 6 February 1990.

Is G406 WMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for G406 WMU shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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