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G80 NFM

1989 Ford Orion

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

3,335 mi
Last recorded3,335 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 1989 Ford Orion56,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG80 NFM
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2017 3,335 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly not working when hazards on (1.4.B.1e)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 880 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 98,628 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 94,541 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 86,608 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 86,608 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 80,526 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Aug 2012 80,526 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 74,977 miles

body & chasis has corrosion

front wiper blades split

oil leak

Fail 2 Aug 2011 74,977 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

body & chasis has corrosion

front wiper blades split

oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2010 66,605 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 58,748 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 51,101 miles

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

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

rear tyres to 3mm tread depth

Pass 10 Aug 2007 42,162 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 36,824 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2005 36,187 miles

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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G80 NFM is a 1989 Ford Orion in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G80 NFM, 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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G80 NFM is a 1989 Ford Orion, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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