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G479 EVX

1990 Ford Orion

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

98,848 mi
Last recorded98,848 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2016
Typical for 1990 Ford Orion55,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG479 EVX
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2016 98,848 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2016 98,848 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 98,730 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2015 98,730 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 May 2014 97,857 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 96,138 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 18 May 2012 94,431 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 91,789 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 17 May 2010 89,333 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 86,800 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2008 84,469 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 82,543 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 80,097 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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G479 EVX is a 1990 Ford Orion in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 G479 EVX, 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 G479 EVX registered?

G479 EVX is a 1990 Ford Orion, first registered on 12 June 1990.

Is G479 EVX safe to buy?

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