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F179 NKX

1989 Ford Orion

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

18,192 mi
Last recorded18,192 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2008
Typical for 1989 Ford Orion56,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF179 NKX
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2008 18,192 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 18,172 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front brake performance showing distortion

front headlights have condensation inside affecting beam image

front tyres feathering on outer edges

n/s/r tyre has 2 screws and 1 nail in - 1 screw in unrepairable area

Pass 9 Aug 2007 11,110 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

front brakes show distortion

front number plate badly damaged

steering rack has slight play

Pass 15 Aug 2006 5,893 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 5,893 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

front wipers worn

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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F179 NKX is a 1989 Ford Orion in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F179 NKX, 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.

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What year was F179 NKX registered?

F179 NKX is a 1989 Ford Orion, first registered on 22 February 1989.

Is F179 NKX safe to buy?

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