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G484 BAR

1990 Ford Orion

Gold Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

131,075 mi
Last recorded131,075 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2016
Typical for 1990 Ford Orion55,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG484 BAR
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1990
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2016 131,075 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 24 Feb 2015 24,059 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 19,462 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 13,367 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 99,227 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 97,808 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 27 Apr 2011 97,776 miles

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

offside wiper blade split at ends but still clearing screen

Fail 24 Mar 2009 97,714 miles

Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2009 97,714 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 96,425 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 95,756 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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G484 BAR is a 1990 Ford Orion in Gold with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 G484 BAR, 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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G484 BAR is a 1990 Ford Orion, first registered on 2 February 1990.

Is G484 BAR safe to buy?

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