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G424 TCJ

1990 Ford Orion

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

24,028 mi
Last recorded24,028 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2006
Typical for 1990 Ford Orion55,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG424 TCJ
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2006 24,028 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2006 24,028 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6.D3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

both front driveshaft gaitors perished

both front headlights have water ingression

nearside front beam image slightly dim

nearside front door mirror casing cracked

nearside front wiper blade slightly smears the screen

nearside rear flexable brake hose perished

nearside rear tyre perished in tyre tread/side wall

play in both rear wheel bearings

play in offside front strut top mounting

possible play in nearside front strut top mounting

rear exhaust rubber mounting inner split & broken

strong advise offside front inner steering rack joint play

suspect servo noise

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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G424 TCJ is a 1990 Ford Orion in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 G424 TCJ, 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.

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What year was G424 TCJ registered?

G424 TCJ is a 1990 Ford Orion, first registered on 28 February 1990.

Is G424 TCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for G424 TCJ shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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