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G930 RMV

1989 Ford Orion

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

11,145 mi
Last recorded11,145 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Orion56,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG930 RMV
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 11,145 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 10,000 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 9,723 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2023 9,695 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 9,692 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 9,639 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 9,623 miles

Front Vehicle Identification Number not legible (0.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle Identification Number not legible (0.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2012 9,515 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2012 9,515 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 9,097 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion to nearside rear floor

Pass 29 Dec 2010 7,594 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corrosion to nearside rear inner sill and nearside rear floor pan

damp around injectors

front to rear metal brake pipes slightly insecure

Pass 14 Dec 2009 4,375 miles

as VT30 843128549325 issued 14/12/2009

Fail 14 Dec 2009 4,370 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 12 Dec 2008 1,709 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

engine oil leak

front to rear brake pipes corroded

n/s/f tyre on 1.6 liomit

Pass 13 Dec 2007 98,213 miles

o/s & n/s rear inner sills corroded

spare tyre low tread

Fail 13 Dec 2006 96,068 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Oil leak

front brake pipe chaffed

rear body webbs corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2006 96,068 miles

Oil leak

front brake pipe chaffed

rear body webbs corroded

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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G930 RMV is a 1989 Ford Orion in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 G930 RMV, 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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G930 RMV is a 1989 Ford Orion, first registered on 15 December 1989.

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