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G490 OGU

1989 Ford Orion

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

76,768 mi
Last recorded76,768 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 1989 Ford Orion56,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG490 OGU
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 76,768 miles

front valence behind bumper corroded

o/s/f inner wheel arch starting to corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2016 76,752 miles

front valance behind bumper coroding

Pass 8 Dec 2015 76,726 miles

front number plate small crack

Pass 15 Nov 2014 76,665 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 76,526 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 76,395 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 76,229 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 76,226 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (3.3.A.2)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 76,098 miles

repair to battery tray area

Pass 23 Oct 2009 75,944 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 75,781 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 75,104 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 74,555 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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G490 OGU is a 1989 Ford Orion in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 G490 OGU, 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 G490 OGU registered?

G490 OGU is a 1989 Ford Orion, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G490 OGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for G490 OGU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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