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F917 FGP

1989 Ford Orion

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2013
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,308 mi
Last recorded51,308 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2012
Typical for 1989 Ford Orion56,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF917 FGP
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 3 Feb 2012 51,308 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 44,876 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 43,476 miles

suspect nearside sill panel not welded as per M.O.T spec

windscreen scratched

Pass 23 Oct 2008 42,018 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 39,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine/ gearbox oil leak

rear exhaust silencer corroded and slight blow

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 24 Oct 2006 35,230 miles

o/s/r tyre inner edge on limit of wear

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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F917 FGP is a 1989 Ford Orion in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F917 FGP, 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 F917 FGP registered?

F917 FGP is a 1989 Ford Orion, first registered on 9 January 1989.

Is F917 FGP safe to buy?

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