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G46 VTW

1989 Ford Orion

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

31,342 mi
Last recorded31,342 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2009
Typical for 1989 Ford Orion56,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG46 VTW
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2009 31,342 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 21,889 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 21,888 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 17,210 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 17,210 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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G46 VTW is a 1989 Ford Orion in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1989 Ford Orion models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 56,996 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 G46 VTW, 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 37 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 G46 VTW registered?

G46 VTW is a 1989 Ford Orion, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G46 VTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G46 VTW shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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