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G788 XLP

1989 Ford Orion

Grey Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

62,358 mi
Last recorded62,358 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2006
Typical for 1989 Ford Orion56,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG788 XLP
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2006 62,358 miles

fuel tank corroded/ fuel cap seal cracking/nsr tyre heavily cracking+tread lifting/front discs lipped & corroded/osf brake binding/slight front imbalnce on RBT/exhaust corroded

play in top steering coloumn bushes/front and rear road springs corroded/play in both front top strut mounts/ front number plate in poor condition/heavy under body,arch and sill corrosion/ play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 28 Jul 2006 62,151 miles

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

play in top steering coloumn bushes/nsf outer c,v gaitor leaking grease/small hole + corrosion to osr inner door arch/fuel cap seal cracking/fuel tank corroded/nsr tyre in poor condition worn low & out of shape/exhaust corrosion/ brake pipe corrosion

wiper smearing slightly/suspension very bouncy on bounce test/heavy body / arch and chassis corrosion/front number plate in poor condition/front road springs very corroded/ large amounts of play in both front top struts

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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G788 XLP is a 1989 Ford Orion in Grey with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G788 XLP, 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 G788 XLP registered?

G788 XLP is a 1989 Ford Orion, first registered on 31 August 1989.

Is G788 XLP safe to buy?

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