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G630 VPX

1989 Ford Orion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

34,619 mi
Last recorded34,619 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2012
Typical for 1989 Ford Orion56,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG630 VPX
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2012 34,619 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

near side and off side headlamps have water ingress, but effecting beam pattern

washer require adjusting

Pass 15 Mar 2011 32,375 miles

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 16 Mar 2010 30,265 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 28,020 miles

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

Front shock absorbers both slightly weakened.

Pass 4 Apr 2008 25,555 miles

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

rear exhaust mount weak

Pass 15 May 2007 23,702 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 May 2006 20,237 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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G630 VPX is a 1989 Ford Orion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 G630 VPX, 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 G630 VPX registered?

G630 VPX is a 1989 Ford Orion, first registered on 27 September 1989.

Is G630 VPX safe to buy?

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