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F931 UEV

1989 Ford Orion

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

7,226 mi
Last recorded7,226 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2006
Typical for 1989 Ford Orion56,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF931 UEV
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2006 7,226 miles

lots of areas of previous repairs acceptable but not of top quality advise to seek attention

o/s/f door mirror slight crack

Fail 19 Jul 2006 7,218 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

numerouse places of previous welding not of good quality but acceptable adviced to have redone

offside door mirror slight crack

Fail 10 Jul 2006 7,202 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

numerouse places of previous welding not of good quality but acceptable adviced to have redone

offside mirror slight crack

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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F931 UEV is a 1989 Ford Orion in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 F931 UEV, 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 F931 UEV registered?

F931 UEV is a 1989 Ford Orion, first registered on 28 June 1989.

Is F931 UEV safe to buy?

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