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F290 SAY

1989 Ford Orion

Gold Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,623 mi
Last recorded71,623 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2006
Typical for 1989 Ford Orion56,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF290 SAY
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1989
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2006 71,623 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 71,453 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2005 69,596 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 69,595 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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F290 SAY is a 1989 Ford Orion in Gold with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F290 SAY, 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 F290 SAY registered?

F290 SAY is a 1989 Ford Orion, first registered on 4 April 1989.

Is F290 SAY safe to buy?

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