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G479 NNN

1989 Ford Orion

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,334 mi
Last recorded71,334 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2007
Typical for 1989 Ford Orion56,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG479 NNN
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2007 71,334 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Sep 2007 71,283 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

bonnet saftey catch missing not working

spare wheel missing

vehicle fitted with lowered springs

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 NNN is a 1989 Ford Orion in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G479 NNN, 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.

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What year was G479 NNN registered?

G479 NNN is a 1989 Ford Orion, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G479 NNN safe to buy?

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