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F149 SCF

1989 Ford Orion

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

28,722 mi
Last recorded28,722 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2005
Typical for 1989 Ford Orion56,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF149 SCF
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2005 28,722 miles

advise rear shock absorbers soon

front screen frosted

n/s/r inner side light bulb inop

right rear brake drum oval

slight blow from exhaust centre pipe silencer

slight perishing on n/s/f brake hose

Fail 11 Jun 2005 28,540 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

advise rear shockabsorbers soon

front screen frosted

oil leak

right rear brake drum oval

slight blow exhaust centre pipe silencer

slight perishing on nearside front brake hose

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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F149 SCF is a 1989 Ford Orion in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F149 SCF, 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 F149 SCF registered?

F149 SCF is a 1989 Ford Orion, first registered on 10 May 1989.

Is F149 SCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for F149 SCF shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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