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A369 WTG

1984 Ford Orion

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

608 mi
Last recorded608 miles
Recorded on27 May 2022
Typical for 1984 Ford Orion53,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA369 WTG
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2022 608 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) x2 ()

Pass 31 Jul 2020 454 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Front brake pads not visible for inspection

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front inner wings corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel lines perished

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Radius arm bushes deteriorated

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear wishbones corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight play in its fixings.

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion on both outer sill sections (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Vehicle has corrosion in both box sections front and rear . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2020 440 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis leg corroded /holed marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Fuel system component leaking Fuel lines corroded /seepage (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Front brake pads not visible for inspection

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front inner wings corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel lines perished

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Radius arm bushes deteriorated

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear wishbones corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight play in its fixings.

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion on both outer sill sections (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Vehicle has corrosion in both box sections front and rear . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 431 miles

Brake performance not tested leaking fluid (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front and rear inner wheel arches corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2019 418 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front and rear inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2018 99,772 miles

Offside Rear Inner Other passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed step (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened LIMITED RESERVE TRAVEL TO HANDBRAKE (1.1.15 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced HEAVILY UNDERSEALED AND VARIOUS REPAIRS AND REPLACMENT SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 99,030 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 98,333 miles

all rubbers starting to perish

various weld repairs underseald

Pass 23 Jul 2015 97,546 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 96,470 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 95,492 miles

ADVISE O/S OUTER SILL AND DOOR STEP SHOWING CORROSION

Pass 21 Feb 2012 94,513 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 93,586 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 92,446 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 90,942 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2007 89,560 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 87,953 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2005 86,425 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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A369 WTG is a 1984 Ford Orion in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 A369 WTG, 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.

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What year was A369 WTG registered?

A369 WTG is a 1984 Ford Orion, first registered on 13 January 1984.

Is A369 WTG safe to buy?

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