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G488 OGN

1990 Ford Orion

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

31,589 mi
Last recorded31,589 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2015
Typical for 1990 Ford Orion55,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG488 OGN
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2015 31,589 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

previous welding repaires to sills & chassis member under side of vehicle

various ares of body damage

Fail 25 Sep 2015 31,571 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor chassis area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Various ares of body damage

previous welding repairs to sills and front chassis/cross member underside of vehicle

Pass 21 Oct 2014 25,977 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 25,974 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 24,983 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 20,598 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 10,520 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 10,520 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 1,259 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

rear exhaust rubber deteriating

Fail 19 Aug 2009 1,257 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

rear exhaust rubber deteriating

Pass 22 Aug 2008 91,215 miles

front discs + pads getting warn

o/s/f strut top mount slightly warn

Fail 22 Aug 2008 91,212 miles

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front discs + pads getting warn

o/s/f strut top mount slightly warn

Pass 13 Aug 2007 78,051 miles

osf outer surface corosion front & rear shock absorbers slight soft

Fail 13 Aug 2007 78,051 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

osf outer surface corosion front & rear shock absorbers slight soft

Pass 14 Aug 2006 61,965 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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G488 OGN is a 1990 Ford Orion in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 G488 OGN, 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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G488 OGN is a 1990 Ford Orion, first registered on 24 January 1990.

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