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F777 SDP

1989 Ford Orion

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

8,936 mi
Last recorded8,936 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 1989 Ford Orion56,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF777 SDP
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2021 8,936 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 8,936 miles

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 7,966 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 6,446 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 6,446 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2017 2,483 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 56,095 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 55,963 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 53,895 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 May 2013 52,955 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

battery insecure but can not foul any engine components

engine bay brake union box damp

Pass 14 Apr 2007 52,929 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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F777 SDP is a 1989 Ford Orion in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 F777 SDP, 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 F777 SDP registered?

F777 SDP is a 1989 Ford Orion, first registered on 31 March 1989.

Is F777 SDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for F777 SDP shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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