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F851 FKP

1989 Ford Orion

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

53,688 mi
Last recorded53,688 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 1989 Ford Orion56,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF851 FKP
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2020 53,688 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 53,655 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front slight damage to headlight

Pass 10 Jan 2018 53,640 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 53,611 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 53,536 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 53,443 miles

engine oil leak

gear box oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2013 53,282 miles

drivers side drive shaft oil seal slightly leaking but not excessive

n/s/r wheel arch showing signs of corrosion

Pass 10 Dec 2012 53,126 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

n/s/r and o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2011 52,947 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 52,781 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 52,601 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 52,373 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 52,080 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 52,080 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 51,497 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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F851 FKP is a 1989 Ford Orion in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 F851 FKP, 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 F851 FKP registered?

F851 FKP is a 1989 Ford Orion, first registered on 1 January 1989.

Is F851 FKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for F851 FKP shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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