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G424 VYP

1971 Ford Orion

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

672 mi
Last recorded672 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2007
Typical for 1971 Ford Orion60,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG424 VYP
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2007 672 miles

Battery insecure

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

o/s rear wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2006 88,797 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 88,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (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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G424 VYP is a 1971 Ford Orion in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1971 Ford Orion models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 60,941 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 VYP, 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 55 years old, this Ford Orion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of G424 VYP?

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What year was G424 VYP registered?

G424 VYP is a 1971 Ford Orion, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is G424 VYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for G424 VYP shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does G424 VYP have outstanding finance?

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