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G688 XKX

1990 Ford Orion

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,746 mi
Last recorded93,746 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2012
Typical for 1990 Ford Orion55,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG688 XKX
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2012 93,746 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2010 92,893 miles

Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 92,893 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 90,903 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 88,932 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 88,932 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 May 2006 86,069 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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G688 XKX is a 1990 Ford Orion in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G688 XKX, 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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What year was G688 XKX registered?

G688 XKX is a 1990 Ford Orion, first registered on 16 March 1990.

Is G688 XKX safe to buy?

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