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J171 GGW

1992 Ford Orion

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,366 mi
Last recorded86,366 miles
Recorded on17 May 2007
Typical for 1992 Ford Orion57,779 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ171 GGW
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2007 86,366 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 86,361 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

brake balance slightly high.

brake pedal low

handbrake travel high

Pass 1 Apr 2006 83,177 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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J171 GGW is a 1992 Ford Orion in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1992 Ford Orion models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.8% with a typical mileage of 57,779 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 J171 GGW, 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 34 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 J171 GGW registered?

J171 GGW is a 1992 Ford Orion, first registered on 1 April 1992.

Is J171 GGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J171 GGW shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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