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F144 YFR

1989 Ford Orion

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,869 mi
Last recorded95,869 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2008
Typical for 1989 Ford Orion56,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF144 YFR
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2008 95,869 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 94,467 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 94,467 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 92,451 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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F144 YFR is a 1989 Ford Orion in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F144 YFR, 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 F144 YFR registered?

F144 YFR is a 1989 Ford Orion, first registered on 15 March 1989.

Is F144 YFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for F144 YFR shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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