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A16 OOE

1989 Ford Orion

Grey Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

77,245 mi
Last recorded77,245 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Orion56,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 OOE
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 77,245 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2026 77,245 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2025 76,197 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

suspension and components have age related corrosion

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 5 Apr 2023 76,091 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 76,028 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 76,025 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 75,493 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

fuel pipe under car corroded

handbrake travel

offside rear door not opening

offside rear inner wing corroded

offside rear tyre sidewalls poor

Fail 31 Mar 2010 75,489 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Battery insecure

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

fuel pipe under car corroded

handbrake travel

offside rear door not opening

offside rear tyre sidewalls poor

Pass 12 Apr 2007 74,733 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 73,801 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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A16 OOE is a 1989 Ford Orion in Grey with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 A16 OOE, 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 A16 OOE registered?

A16 OOE is a 1989 Ford Orion, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is A16 OOE safe to buy?

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