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F64 ATJ

1989 Ford Orion

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

28,596 mi
Last recorded28,596 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2012
Typical for 1989 Ford Orion56,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF64 ATJ
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2012 28,596 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 28,140 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 28,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 27,564 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Apr 2009 27,098 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 27,098 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 26,302 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 22,872 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 22,872 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 19,099 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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F64 ATJ is a 1989 Ford Orion in Red with a 1,297cc 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 F64 ATJ, 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 F64 ATJ registered?

F64 ATJ is a 1989 Ford Orion, first registered on 31 March 1989.

Is F64 ATJ safe to buy?

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