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H998 FPF

1990 Ford Orion

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

21,691 mi
Last recorded21,691 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Ford Orion55,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH998 FPF
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 21,691 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Oct 2025 21,691 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tailbox (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 20,168 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 20,168 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 19,612 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 19,187 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to craze

Offside Front tyre starting to craze

Fail 12 Sep 2017 19,187 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front tyre starting to craze

Offside Front tyre starting to craze

Pass 23 Aug 2016 18,626 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 17,755 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 16,618 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 15,560 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 14,781 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 13,815 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 13,487 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 12,719 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 12,317 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 10,415 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 8,500 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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H998 FPF is a 1990 Ford Orion in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1990 Ford Orion models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 55,889 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 H998 FPF, 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 36 years old, this Ford Orion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of H998 FPF?

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What year was H998 FPF registered?

H998 FPF is a 1990 Ford Orion, first registered on 7 September 1990.

Is H998 FPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for H998 FPF shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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