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F289 TLL

1989 Ford Orion

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

67,035 mi
Last recorded67,035 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2015
Typical for 1989 Ford Orion56,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF289 TLL
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2015 67,035 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 16 Jun 2014 64,017 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2014 63,951 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 59,716 miles

slight blow from exhaust

Fail 7 Jun 2012 54,864 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 54,864 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 51,481 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

o/s/f inner wing corroded slight

Pass 5 Jun 2010 49,718 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre perished

slight blow from centre exhaust silencer

Pass 2 Jun 2009 44,996 miles

Both rear tyre's cracking on sidewalls.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 37,336 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 37,154 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 36,394 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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F289 TLL is a 1989 Ford Orion in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 F289 TLL, 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 F289 TLL registered?

F289 TLL is a 1989 Ford Orion, first registered on 30 June 1989.

Is F289 TLL safe to buy?

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