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G697 YJH

1989 Ford Orion

Cream Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,409 mi
Last recorded24,409 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Orion56,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG697 YJH
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1989
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 5 Jun 2026 24,409 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 24,190 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 23,603 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 23,328 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 23,209 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 4 May 2021 23,123 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes starting to corrode front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

chassis starting to become rusty but only surface

Pass 4 May 2019 22,957 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 22,919 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front number plate cracked

N/S/F tyre perished in tread pattern

O/S/F wing repaired with sticking tape

O/S/R tyre perished in tread pattern

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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G697 YJH is a 1989 Ford Orion in Cream with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 G697 YJH, 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 G697 YJH registered?

G697 YJH is a 1989 Ford Orion, first registered on 12 October 1989.

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