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G496 FOA

1989 Ford Orion

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

29,180 mi
Last recorded29,180 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 1989 Ford Orion56,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG496 FOA
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 29,180 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2018 29,177 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre floor area/seat mountings corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre floor area/seat mountings (7.1.1 (a) (i))

general under body and all suspension components showing corrosion

Pass 11 Aug 2017 29,142 miles

corrosion to offside rear wheel arch

corrosion to under body and components

Pass 27 Jun 2016 29,075 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 29,075 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 28,922 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 28,787 miles

general underbody and suspension components corrosion

Pass 27 Jun 2013 28,546 miles

general underbody and suspension components corrosion

Fail 26 Jun 2013 28,546 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

general underbody and suspension components corrosion

Pass 18 Jul 2012 28,422 miles

general underbody and suspension corrosion

Pass 25 Jul 2011 28,260 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 28,069 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 27,770 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 26,532 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 25,768 miles

suspension showing general corrosion

Fail 20 Aug 2007 25,768 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

suspension showing general corrosion

Pass 14 Aug 2006 24,836 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on edge 175 70r13t.

Pass 15 Aug 2005 23,819 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on edge 175/70r13t

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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G496 FOA is a 1989 Ford Orion in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 G496 FOA, 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 G496 FOA registered?

G496 FOA is a 1989 Ford Orion, first registered on 31 August 1989.

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