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F816 RLE

1989 Ford Orion

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,346 mi
Last recorded76,346 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2017
Typical for 1989 Ford Orion56,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF816 RLE
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2017 76,346 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 75,984 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 75,519 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 75,045 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 74,393 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 74,393 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 73,737 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 73,735 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 73,016 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 72,191 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 70,805 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 69,100 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 67,967 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 66,576 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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F816 RLE is a 1989 Ford Orion in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 F816 RLE, 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 F816 RLE registered?

F816 RLE is a 1989 Ford Orion, first registered on 17 March 1989.

Is F816 RLE safe to buy?

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