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G782 UUL

1989 Ford Orion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

38,137 mi
Last recorded38,137 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Orion56,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG782 UUL
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 38,137 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 5 Nov 2025 38,117 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive whhel arch/door shut (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 35,729 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2024 35,714 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged Twisted (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 34,671 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 34,491 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

cv boot osf slightly leaking grease but still not ingressing dirt

Fail 25 May 2015 34,483 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

cv boot osf slightly leaking grease but still not ingressing dirt

Pass 21 May 2014 32,911 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

oil leak from engine

underside of vehicle shows signs of corrosion

Pass 13 May 2013 30,941 miles

engine oil leak

rear floor pan showing signs of corrosion

Pass 25 May 2012 28,748 miles

surface corrosionon floor pan

Pass 27 Jun 2011 25,965 miles

Both rear chassis legs slightly corroded

Oil leak from engine

Fail 17 Jun 2011 25,893 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Both rear chassis legs slightly corroded

Oil leak from engine

Pass 18 Jun 2010 23,409 miles

surface rust on rear floorpan

Pass 22 Jun 2009 19,676 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

underbody condition has surface rust.

Pass 21 Jun 2008 15,188 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 10,080 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 4,032 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 4,030 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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G782 UUL is a 1989 Ford Orion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 G782 UUL, 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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G782 UUL is a 1989 Ford Orion, first registered on 1 December 1989.

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