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J31 GMT

1992 Ford Orion

Black Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,672 mi
Last recorded33,672 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2008
Typical for 1992 Ford Orion57,779 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ31 GMT
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2008 33,672 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 31,877 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 31,856 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 26,891 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2006 26,879 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Oct 2005 18,593 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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J31 GMT is a 1992 Ford Orion in Black with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 J31 GMT, 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 J31 GMT registered?

J31 GMT is a 1992 Ford Orion, first registered on 31 January 1992.

Is J31 GMT safe to buy?

The MOT history for J31 GMT shows 6 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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