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G421 EAR

1990 Ford Orion

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

38,117 mi
Last recorded38,117 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 1990 Ford Orion55,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG421 EAR
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2024 38,117 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 33,192 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 29,963 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 25,800 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 18,900 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake needs adjusting slightly imbalanced

Pass 4 May 2018 13,057 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 8,642 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 road tyres wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 road tyres wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 3,650 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 2,375 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 99,611 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 3,477 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 87,975 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 24 Jun 2009 82,688 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 82,688 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 75,012 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 66,271 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 66,227 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight play in steering rack

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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G421 EAR is a 1990 Ford Orion in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 G421 EAR, 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 G421 EAR registered?

G421 EAR is a 1990 Ford Orion, first registered on 11 July 1990.

Is G421 EAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for G421 EAR shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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