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H169 GVL

1991 Ford Orion

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,844 mi
Last recorded75,844 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2008
Typical for 1991 Ford Orion56,134 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH169 GVL
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2008 75,844 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 72,172 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 72,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

n/s/r chassis corroded

o/s/r brake binding slightly

wear in n/s steering rack

Pass 22 May 2006 68,653 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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H169 GVL is a 1991 Ford Orion in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1991 Ford Orion models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.0% with a typical mileage of 56,134 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 H169 GVL, 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 35 years old, this Ford Orion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H169 GVL registered?

H169 GVL is a 1991 Ford Orion, first registered on 29 May 1991.

Is H169 GVL safe to buy?

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