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G41 PFM

1989 Ford Orion

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

38,461 mi
Last recorded38,461 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2006
Typical for 1989 Ford Orion56,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG41 PFM
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2006 38,461 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

corrosion on sills and wheel arch's

excess corrosion offside rear sill step

fuel pipes corroded

hc emission passed at 2000 rpm

offside front tyre wearing uneven

oil leak

surface cracks in outer cv boots

underside very rusty

Fail 18 Jul 2006 38,450 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

corrosion on sills and wheel arch's

excess corrosion offside resr sill step

fuel pipes very rusty

offside front tyre wearing uneven

oil leak

surface cracks in outer cv boots

underside very rusty

Fail 22 Jul 2005 87,865 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2005 87,865 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2005 37,858 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion offside front floor

oil leak

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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G41 PFM is a 1989 Ford Orion in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 G41 PFM, 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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G41 PFM is a 1989 Ford Orion, first registered on 7 December 1989.

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