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G596 PGP

1990 Ford Orion

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,575 mi
Last recorded64,575 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2019
Typical for 1990 Ford Orion55,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG596 PGP
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2019 64,575 miles

undersealed

Pass 13 Nov 2017 64,573 miles

Lower Body has slight corrosion Floor body throughout heavily under sealed in passed (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 9 Nov 2017 64,573 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Main to rear and flexi to cylinder ( x 2 ) (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Floor corner (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Floor / Seat mount (6.1.B.2)

Rear Lower Fuel pipe union leaking pipe/joint (7.2.3)

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Lower Body has slight corrosion Floor body throughout heavily under sealed in passed (6.1.B.2)

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion inner sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 64,287 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 58,970 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 52,070 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 51,709 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Apr 2012 51,706 miles

Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2011 51,131 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 50,499 miles

fuel line not secure

Pass 15 Apr 2009 49,759 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 49,758 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Apr 2008 48,945 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 48,017 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 48,016 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 46,919 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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G596 PGP is a 1990 Ford Orion in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G596 PGP, 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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G596 PGP is a 1990 Ford Orion, first registered on 14 May 1990.

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