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G68 RCN

1989 Ford Orion

Red Petrol 1393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,033 mi
Last recorded71,033 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2012
Typical for 1989 Ford Orion56,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG68 RCN
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,393cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2012 71,033 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 63,020 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 616 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Oct 2009 540 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Sep 2008 5 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 5 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 85,041 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 73,266 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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G68 RCN is a 1989 Ford Orion in Red with a 1,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G68 RCN, 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 G68 RCN registered?

G68 RCN is a 1989 Ford Orion, first registered on 18 August 1989.

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