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G438 VBS

1990 Ford Orion

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2008
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,405 mi
Last recorded84,405 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2007
Typical for 1990 Ford Orion55,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG438 VBS
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 21 Jul 2007 84,405 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2006 81,128 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2005 77,452 miles

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 VBS is a 1990 Ford Orion in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VBS, 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 G438 VBS registered?

G438 VBS is a 1990 Ford Orion, first registered on 15 March 1990.

Is G438 VBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for G438 VBS shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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