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F283 TLH

1989 Ford Orion

Maroon Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,606 mi
Last recorded58,606 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2010
Typical for 1989 Ford Orion56,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF283 TLH
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1989
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 1 Jun 2010 58,606 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 May 2009 55,506 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 52,194 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 47,810 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 41,936 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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F283 TLH is a 1989 Ford Orion in Maroon with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F283 TLH, 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 F283 TLH registered?

F283 TLH is a 1989 Ford Orion, first registered on 28 June 1989.

Is F283 TLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for F283 TLH shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F283 TLH have outstanding finance?

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