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G790 STT

1989 Ford Orion

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

52,919 mi
Last recorded52,919 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2014
Typical for 1989 Ford Orion56,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG790 STT
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2014 52,919 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 51,388 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 48,922 miles

nearside and offside front floor rusted

Fail 29 Sep 2011 48,921 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside front floor rusted

Fail 23 Sep 2010 46,852 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside and offside front floor starting to rust.

Pass 23 Sep 2010 46,852 miles

nearside and offside front floor starting to rust.

Pass 29 Sep 2009 43,929 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 43,929 miles

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)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 39,334 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Fail 29 Sep 2008 39,334 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 38,126 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 38,126 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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G790 STT is a 1989 Ford Orion in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 G790 STT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G790 STT registered?

G790 STT is a 1989 Ford Orion, first registered on 30 October 1989.

Is G790 STT safe to buy?

The MOT history for G790 STT shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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