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G964 XAN

1989 Ford Orion

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,173 mi
Last recorded97,173 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2005
Typical for 1989 Ford Orion56,996 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG964 XAN
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2005 97,173 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2005 97,173 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

handbrake travel quite high.

nearside & offside front windscreen wiper blades smearing screen.

offside front steering rack slight play.

offside rear bumper damage & tape up.

offside rear door area body damage.

offside rear lamp dirt build up inside lens.

offside rear wheel bearing slight play.

rear exhaust section mounting rubber spliting up †

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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G964 XAN is a 1989 Ford Orion in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G964 XAN, 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 G964 XAN registered?

G964 XAN is a 1989 Ford Orion, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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