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G831 DHF

1989 Ford Orion

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

65,097 mi
Last recorded65,097 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Orion56,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG831 DHF
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 65,097 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 65,040 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 64,018 miles

Horn sounding weak

Pass 10 Oct 2022 63,559 miles

Horn sounding weak

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 62,653 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 61,766 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 60,367 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 59,891 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 58,925 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 57,250 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 56,512 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 95,907 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 92,791 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 88,775 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 87,511 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 87,511 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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G831 DHF is a 1989 Ford Orion in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 G831 DHF, 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

How do I check the history of G831 DHF?

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What year was G831 DHF registered?

G831 DHF is a 1989 Ford Orion, first registered on 15 December 1989.

Is G831 DHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for G831 DHF shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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