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A398 LFV

1983 Ford Orion

Gold Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

9,170 mi
Last recorded9,170 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1983 Ford Orion55,361 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA398 LFV
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1983
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 9,170 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 8,989 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive selecta shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper inner wing corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2022 8,834 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 108,809 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 8,762 miles

FUEL PIPES SLIGHT CORROSION

Offside Front Outer C/V BOOT SMALL PIN HOLE

Pass 2 Apr 2016 108,419 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 108,211 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside rear wheel arch slightly corroded

slight oil leak from oil filter

Pass 29 Mar 2014 107,797 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 7,672 miles

battery insecure

hand brake travel

slight corrosion on front brake pipes o/s and n/s

slight oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2012 7,161 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

advise front anti roll bar bushers cracking

advise front metal brake pipes corroding

advise genral corroision to nsr&osr inner sills

Fail 22 Mar 2012 7,118 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

advise front anti roll bar bushers cracking

advise front disc corroded

advise front metal brake pipes corroding

advise genral corroision to nsr&osr inner sills

Pass 12 Feb 2011 6,575 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 105,455 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S/F Track control arm bush worn/cracked.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 4,033 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 4,022 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 2,479 miles

advise both front wheels different size to rear

advise front shockers

advise osr torsion bar bushers splitting

advise slight corrosion to osr/nsr inner and outer sills

advise slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 4 Nov 2006 140 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2006 106 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2005 607 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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A398 LFV is a 1983 Ford Orion in Gold with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1983 Ford Orion models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 55,361 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 A398 LFV, 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 43 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 A398 LFV registered?

A398 LFV is a 1983 Ford Orion, first registered on 28 October 1983.

Is A398 LFV safe to buy?

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