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G417 XPU

1989 Ford Orion

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

62,056 mi
Last recorded62,056 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 1989 Ford Orion56,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG417 XPU
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 62,056 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 62,025 miles

all suspension slightly soft, no leaks

both rear flexi brake hoses are deteriorating, not showing canvas

both rear inner sills and the o/s outer one corroding, not excessive at time of test

Pass 6 Jul 2017 61,816 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 61,562 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 61,562 miles

Offside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 61,205 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 60,824 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 60,824 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 60,469 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 60,101 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 59,645 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 59,645 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 59,215 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 58,084 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 58,084 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 56,762 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 65,800 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 65,800 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 55,206 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 55,206 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 XPU is a 1989 Ford Orion in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XPU, 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.

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What year was G417 XPU registered?

G417 XPU is a 1989 Ford Orion, first registered on 25 August 1989.

Is G417 XPU safe to buy?

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