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G651 FVW

1990 Ford Orion

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

32,844 mi
Last recorded32,844 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Orion55,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG651 FVW
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 32,844 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 32,833 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 32,832 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 32,832 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 32,686 miles

both rear wheel bearings have slight play.

Pass 10 Oct 2020 32,680 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 32,645 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 32,548 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 32,228 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 32,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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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G651 FVW is a 1990 Ford Orion in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G651 FVW, 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

How do I check the history of G651 FVW?

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What year was G651 FVW registered?

G651 FVW is a 1990 Ford Orion, first registered on 10 January 1990.

Is G651 FVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G651 FVW shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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