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G783 BUY

1989 Ford Orion

Gold Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,819 mi
Last recorded86,819 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2007
Typical for 1989 Ford Orion56,996 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG783 BUY
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1989
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2007 86,819 miles

both headlamps condensation and poor patterns

steel brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 5 Jul 2007 86,734 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

condensation in both headlamps/poor patterns

front brake pads appear well worn

general corrosion starting on steel brake pipes

rear tyres perished,n/s badly

Pass 18 Jul 2006 85,434 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006

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

Pass 12 Jul 2005 83,694 miles

rear inner sills beginning to corrode

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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G783 BUY is a 1989 Ford Orion in Gold with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G783 BUY, 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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G783 BUY is a 1989 Ford Orion, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G783 BUY safe to buy?

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