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G961 KNV

1989 Ford Orion

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,161 mi
Last recorded97,161 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 1989 Ford Orion56,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG961 KNV
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 97,161 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush slight play in shock absorber (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 97,152 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 97,135 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 97,118 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 97,116 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Center box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 96,661 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 96,183 miles

rust under car

Pass 15 Dec 2011 95,649 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rust under car

Pass 7 Jan 2011 95,205 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise rust under car

Pass 16 Dec 2009 94,743 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 94,422 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 93,719 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 92,905 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 92,898 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2005 91,994 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 91,994 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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G961 KNV is a 1989 Ford Orion in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G961 KNV, 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 G961 KNV registered?

G961 KNV is a 1989 Ford Orion, first registered on 30 November 1989.

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