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F888 CPW

1989 Ford Orion

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2024
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

37,744 mi
Last recorded37,744 miles
Recorded on23 May 2023
Typical for 1989 Ford Orion56,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF888 CPW
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2023 37,744 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 37,737 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 37,737 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 37,634 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 37,634 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Front Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Front Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

advise n/s front wing insecure

coolant leaking

oil pressure warning light staying on

rear bumper missing

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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F888 CPW is a 1989 Ford Orion in Red with a 1,597cc petrol 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 F888 CPW, 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 F888 CPW registered?

F888 CPW is a 1989 Ford Orion, first registered on 24 March 1989.

Is F888 CPW safe to buy?

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