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F745 DAT

1989 Ford Orion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

84,902 mi
Last recorded84,902 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 1989 Ford Orion56,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF745 DAT
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2020 84,902 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 84,894 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2017 84,168 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 84,164 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 83,474 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 83,171 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 82,983 miles

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

o/s/r tyre cracked and perished

Pass 22 Apr 2011 82,650 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 82,650 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front 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)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 82,267 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Sump corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2009 81,966 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 81,551 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 81,093 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 79,702 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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F745 DAT is a 1989 Ford Orion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 F745 DAT, 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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F745 DAT is a 1989 Ford Orion, first registered on 3 February 1989.

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