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G537 GWN

1989 Ford Orion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

94,490 mi
Last recorded94,490 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2022
Typical for 1989 Ford Orion56,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG537 GWN
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2022 94,490 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 94,389 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 94,377 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 94,377 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2014 89,094 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 83,304 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 78,104 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 76,437 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Jul 2011 76,437 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Jul 2010 74,633 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

surface/corrosion/on/underbody

Pass 16 Jul 2010 74,633 miles

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

surface/corrosion/on/underbody

Pass 15 Jul 2009 73,442 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear suspension arms light surface corrosion

Pass 25 Jul 2008 71,759 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2008 71,759 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 69,523 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 69,523 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front outer drive shaft gators light cracking will req attension in due cours

Pass 17 Jul 2006 66,991 miles

general surface corrosion on underbody

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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G537 GWN is a 1989 Ford Orion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 G537 GWN, 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 G537 GWN registered?

G537 GWN is a 1989 Ford Orion, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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