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F230 SEV

1989 Ford Orion

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,695 mi
Last recorded85,695 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2011
Typical for 1989 Ford Orion56,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF230 SEV
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2011 85,695 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 1 Mar 2011 85,651 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 74,904 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front to centre exhaust clamp loose

nearside and offside front floor has holes caused by corrosion

Fail 22 Feb 2010 74,903 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front to centre exhaust clamp loose

nearside and offside front floor has holes caused by corrosion

Pass 6 Feb 2009 69,612 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 60,197 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 50,870 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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F230 SEV is a 1989 Ford Orion in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F230 SEV, 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 F230 SEV registered?

F230 SEV is a 1989 Ford Orion, first registered on 30 March 1989.

Is F230 SEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for F230 SEV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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