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G417 NKP

1989 Ford Orion

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

93,815 mi
Last recorded93,815 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2016
Typical for 1989 Ford Orion56,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG417 NKP
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2016 93,815 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 87,106 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 80,931 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

both rear wheel bearings are noisy

Pass 1 Aug 2013 71,084 miles

centre exhaust deteriorating

Pass 31 Aug 2012 69,798 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 69,235 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 68,205 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 66,838 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 65,268 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 63,409 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Fail 23 Jul 2007 63,409 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 24 Aug 2006 61,466 miles

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

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

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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G417 NKP is a 1989 Ford Orion in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 G417 NKP, 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 G417 NKP registered?

G417 NKP is a 1989 Ford Orion, first registered on 4 August 1989.

Is G417 NKP safe to buy?

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