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F899 NNB

1989 Ford Orion

Grey Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

20,661 mi
Last recorded20,661 miles
Recorded on10 May 2013
Typical for 1989 Ford Orion56,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF899 NNB
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2013 20,661 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 20,661 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2010 20,441 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 20,441 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 May 2009 20,189 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 19,907 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 19,907 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 May 2007 19,613 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 26 May 2006 19,308 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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F899 NNB is a 1989 Ford Orion in Grey with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Ford Orion models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 56,996 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 F899 NNB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F899 NNB registered?

F899 NNB is a 1989 Ford Orion, first registered on 8 June 1989.

Is F899 NNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for F899 NNB shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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