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G438 EKC

1990 Ford Orion

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,527 mi
Last recorded76,527 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2010
Typical for 1990 Ford Orion55,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG438 EKC
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2010 76,527 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

the whole underneath of the car has had lots of welding done to it including both rear chassies and has been heavily bitchumend over in thick black

Pass 17 Jun 2009 68,056 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 61,210 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 61,210 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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G438 EKC is a 1990 Ford Orion in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G438 EKC, 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 G438 EKC registered?

G438 EKC is a 1990 Ford Orion, first registered on 13 February 1990.

Is G438 EKC safe to buy?

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