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G926 LAO

1989 Ford Orion

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

40,219 mi
Last recorded40,219 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 1989 Ford Orion56,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG926 LAO
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2024 40,219 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

under vehicle under saeled

Pass 21 Aug 2023 40,217 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 40,181 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 40,166 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 40,144 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 40,099 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 39,868 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 39,868 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 39,719 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 39,199 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 39,102 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 38,781 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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G926 LAO is a 1989 Ford Orion in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 G926 LAO, 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 G926 LAO registered?

G926 LAO is a 1989 Ford Orion, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G926 LAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for G926 LAO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does G926 LAO have outstanding finance?

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