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A369 EPM

1984 Ford Orion

Gold Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2025
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,301 mi
Last recorded96,301 miles
Recorded on16 May 2024
Typical for 1984 Ford Orion53,394 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA369 EPM
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1984
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2024 96,301 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 96,075 miles

under side has been under sealed

Fail 6 Aug 2022 96,075 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

under side has been under sealed

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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A369 EPM is a 1984 Ford Orion in Gold with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1984 Ford Orion models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 53,394 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 A369 EPM, 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 42 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 A369 EPM registered?

A369 EPM is a 1984 Ford Orion, first registered on 4 January 1984.

Is A369 EPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A369 EPM shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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