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F893 KNU

1989 Ford Orion

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

89,175 mi
Last recorded89,175 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2020
Typical for 1989 Ford Orion56,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF893 KNU
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2020 89,175 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 89,172 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 88,964 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 88,946 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 88,933 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 88,916 miles

all four tyres starting to crack

Pass 9 Jul 2013 88,899 miles

All 4 tyres perished

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 88,863 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 88,728 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 88,584 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 87,916 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jun 2009 87,893 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2008 87,312 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 86,904 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 85,252 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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F893 KNU is a 1989 Ford Orion in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 F893 KNU, 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 F893 KNU registered?

F893 KNU is a 1989 Ford Orion, first registered on 30 March 1989.

Is F893 KNU safe to buy?

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