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G437 TFD

1990 Ford Orion

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 1990 Ford Orion55,889 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG437 TFD
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2010

brake pipes greased

o/s rear tryre perrishing

slight chip in o/ screen

under side rusty

Fail 15 Oct 2010 18,313 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes greased

o/s rear tryre perrishing

slight chip in o/ screen

unable to open boot

under side rusty

Pass 17 Oct 2009 17,921 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 17,918 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all sus rubbers perrishing

n/s front top scuttle rusty

Pass 21 Oct 2008 17,671 miles

front x member very rusty

Fail 20 Oct 2008 17,671 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

front x member very rusty

Pass 26 Oct 2007 17,404 miles

f/x member very rusty

o/s rear arch lower rusted

under side rusty

Pass 4 Oct 2006 17,042 miles

s/rack notchey

very rusty

Fail 28 Sep 2006 17,042 miles

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

all shocks weak

f/brakes binding

steering rack notchey

Pass 22 Sep 2005 16,188 miles

corrosion on both rear brake back plates

fuel pipes corroded

underside of vehicle generally in poor condition corrosion etc

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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G437 TFD is a 1990 Ford Orion in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G437 TFD, 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 G437 TFD registered?

G437 TFD is a 1990 Ford Orion, first registered on 20 April 1990.

Is G437 TFD safe to buy?

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