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G673 XBB

1990 Ford Orion

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

99,554 mi
Last recorded99,554 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Ford Orion55,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG673 XBB
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 99,554 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 97,050 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 96,030 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 95,687 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 94,721 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 94,609 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 94,608 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 94,590 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 94,590 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 92,548 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 92,548 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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G673 XBB is a 1990 Ford Orion in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 G673 XBB, 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 G673 XBB registered?

G673 XBB is a 1990 Ford Orion, first registered on 13 June 1990.

Is G673 XBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for G673 XBB shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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