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G871 GBV

1989 Ford Orion

Cream Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

15,267 mi
Last recorded15,267 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2021
Typical for 1989 Ford Orion56,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG871 GBV
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1989
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2021 15,267 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 13,996 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 13,229 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 10,472 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2015 8,179 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 6,183 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 6,183 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 93,990 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 83,559 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 83,559 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

fuel tank damaged

Pass 20 Jul 2010 72,556 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 72,258 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 71,285 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 70,459 miles

o/s/f tyre getting worn on inner edge

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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G871 GBV is a 1989 Ford Orion in Cream with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 G871 GBV, 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 G871 GBV registered?

G871 GBV is a 1989 Ford Orion, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G871 GBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for G871 GBV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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