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G539 SMW

1990 Ford Orion

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

35,088 mi
Last recorded35,088 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2016
Typical for 1990 Ford Orion55,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG539 SMW
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2016 35,088 miles

Offside Lower outer sill corroded and getting soft

Pass 21 Jan 2015 34,434 miles

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

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

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

ns inner sill soft

ns outer sill soft

os inner sill soft

os outer sill soft

osf brake pipe slightly corroded

osf wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 28 Jan 2014 34,100 miles

offside outer floor pan to sill showing corrosion around drain hole.

Pass 29 Jan 2013 32,581 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 30,802 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 28,294 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 27,257 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 27,225 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 25,351 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall showing perishing

Pass 23 Jan 2008 23,387 miles

1. slight pin hole in nearside front outer cv boot. 2. corrosion noted bon offside outer sill.

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 21,154 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 18,555 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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G539 SMW is a 1990 Ford Orion in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 G539 SMW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G539 SMW registered?

G539 SMW is a 1990 Ford Orion, first registered on 8 May 1990.

Is G539 SMW safe to buy?

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