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F321 RPJ

1989 Ford Orion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,934 mi
Last recorded74,934 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2012
Typical for 1989 Ford Orion56,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF321 RPJ
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2012 74,934 miles

Both rear inner sill areas surface rust

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear outer sill area surface rust

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2012 74,934 miles

Both rear inner sill areas surface rust

Nearside rear outer sill area surface rust

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2011 74,072 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 72,705 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 72,705 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 70,788 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2007 68,934 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 68,927 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 66,496 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 66,496 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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F321 RPJ is a 1989 Ford Orion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F321 RPJ, 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 F321 RPJ registered?

F321 RPJ is a 1989 Ford Orion, first registered on 8 April 1989.

Is F321 RPJ safe to buy?

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