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F93 SHJ

1989 Ford Orion

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,183 mi
Last recorded78,183 miles
Recorded on16 May 2005
Typical for 1989 Ford Orion56,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF93 SHJ
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2005 78,183 miles
Fail 16 May 2005 78,183 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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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F93 SHJ is a 1989 Ford Orion in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F93 SHJ, 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 F93 SHJ registered?

F93 SHJ is a 1989 Ford Orion, first registered on 8 May 1989.

Is F93 SHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F93 SHJ shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F93 SHJ have outstanding finance?

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