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G929 XJB

1989 Ford Orion

White Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

95,974 mi
Last recorded95,974 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2007
Typical for 1989 Ford Orion56,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG929 XJB
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2007 95,974 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 90,402 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f headlight showing condensation ... but not affecting beam image

o/s/r coil spring mounting area showing corrosion

Fail 26 Jun 2006 90,343 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front headlight showing condensation ... but not affecting beam image

offside rear coil spring mounting area showing corrosion

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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G929 XJB is a 1989 Ford Orion in White with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G929 XJB, 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 G929 XJB registered?

G929 XJB is a 1989 Ford Orion, first registered on 18 August 1989.

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