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F261 LRA

1989 Ford Orion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2015
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,991 mi
Last recorded24,991 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2014
Typical for 1989 Ford Orion56,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF261 LRA
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2014 24,991 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 24,990 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2006 24,234 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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F261 LRA is a 1989 Ford Orion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Ford Orion models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 56,996 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 F261 LRA, 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

How do I check the history of F261 LRA?

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What year was F261 LRA registered?

F261 LRA is a 1989 Ford Orion, first registered on 8 May 1989.

Is F261 LRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for F261 LRA shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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