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F836 DNG

1989 Ford Orion

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

27,840 mi
Last recorded27,840 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2007
Typical for 1989 Ford Orion56,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF836 DNG
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2007 27,840 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 27,837 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 wheel arch corroded

rear chassis starting to corrode

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 13 Jun 2006 18,238 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2005 10,150 miles

all exhust system getting rusty

nearside door mirrow not wright glass

offside front shock getting damp

Fail 28 Jun 2005 10,117 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

all exhaust system getting rusty

nearside door mirrow not wright glass

offside front shock getting damp

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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F836 DNG is a 1989 Ford Orion in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 F836 DNG, 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 F836 DNG registered?

F836 DNG is a 1989 Ford Orion, first registered on 9 June 1989.

Is F836 DNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for F836 DNG shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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