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G914 LUB

1989 Ford Orion

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

98,436 mi
Last recorded98,436 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Ford Orion56,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG914 LUB
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 98,436 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 98,348 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 98,291 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 98,212 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 98,177 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 98,109 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 97,975 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 97,881 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 97,881 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 97,622 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 97,362 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 96,850 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 96,183 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 May 2013 95,789 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2013 95,789 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 95,059 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 95,059 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 94,687 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 93,461 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2010 93,461 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 92,529 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 91,592 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 2 Apr 2008 91,592 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 90,020 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 89,851 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 88,082 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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G914 LUB is a 1989 Ford Orion in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 G914 LUB, 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 G914 LUB registered?

G914 LUB is a 1989 Ford Orion, first registered on 30 November 1989.

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