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F988 OJN

1989 Ford Orion

Gold Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,850 mi
Last recorded83,850 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2009
Typical for 1989 Ford Orion56,996 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF988 OJN
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1989
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2009 83,850 miles

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

floors corroding

front pannel corroding

inner sills corroding

Fail 11 Feb 2009 83,847 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

floors corroding

front pannel corroding

inner sills corroding

Pass 23 Jan 2008 82,008 miles

lots of surface rust under car

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Jan 2008 81,993 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

lots of surface rust under car

Fail 15 Feb 2007 79,658 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 79,658 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 76,459 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 76,459 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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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F988 OJN is a 1989 Ford Orion in Gold with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 F988 OJN, 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 F988 OJN registered?

F988 OJN is a 1989 Ford Orion, first registered on 23 January 1989.

Is F988 OJN safe to buy?

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