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C26 ORS

1989 Ford Orion

White Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,503 mi
Last recorded44,503 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Ford Orion56,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC26 ORS
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 7 Jul 2025 44,503 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2024 44,285 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 44,259 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 44,175 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 43,759 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 42,648 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 42,068 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 41,356 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 40,556 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 39,512 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 38,118 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 36,387 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 34,699 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 32,903 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 30,282 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 26,818 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 23,162 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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C26 ORS is a 1989 Ford Orion in White with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C26 ORS, 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 C26 ORS registered?

C26 ORS is a 1989 Ford Orion, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is C26 ORS safe to buy?

The MOT history for C26 ORS shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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