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G880 WLM

1989 Ford Orion

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

61,484 mi
Last recorded61,484 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Orion56,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG880 WLM
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 61,484 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 61,455 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 61,397 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 61,321 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2022 61,283 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 61,244 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 61,149 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 61,019 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 60,935 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 60,833 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 60,778 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 60,673 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 60,573 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 60,363 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 60,190 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 60,190 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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G880 WLM is a 1989 Ford Orion in Red with a 1,596cc 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 G880 WLM, 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 G880 WLM registered?

G880 WLM is a 1989 Ford Orion, first registered on 1 December 1989.

Is G880 WLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for G880 WLM 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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