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G687 XLB

1989 Ford Orion

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

66,497 mi
Last recorded66,497 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 1989 Ford Orion56,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG687 XLB
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2022 66,497 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension lowered .

Pass 29 Jul 2021 65,144 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 64,677 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 64,645 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 64,645 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2016 62,788 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2016 62,788 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 53,396 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 53,392 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2014 47,380 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2013 39,374 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 39,374 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 31,413 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 29,912 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 29,414 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 28,845 miles

boot struts very weak not holding up boot lid

Fail 17 Jul 2008 28,840 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

boot struts very weak not holding up boot lid

Pass 17 Jul 2007 28,448 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 28,087 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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G687 XLB is a 1989 Ford Orion in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 G687 XLB, 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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G687 XLB is a 1989 Ford Orion, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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