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A41 SGT

1983 Ford Orion

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

4,680 mi
Last recorded4,680 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2019
Typical for 1983 Ford Orion55,361 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA41 SGT
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2019 4,680 miles

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

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

r/n/s inner sill corroding

r/o/s inner sill corroding

rear of both outer sills corroding

Pass 7 Nov 2018 4,502 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

rear of both outer sills corroding

Pass 6 Nov 2017 4,111 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 99,822 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 99,822 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 96,268 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 91,780 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 86,906 miles

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

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Nov 2013 86,869 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 82,351 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 78,570 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 74,438 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 70,498 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 67,016 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 67,016 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 14 Nov 2007 63,174 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 63,174 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 60,302 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 59,445 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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A41 SGT is a 1983 Ford Orion in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 A41 SGT, 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.

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What year was A41 SGT registered?

A41 SGT is a 1983 Ford Orion, first registered on 7 November 1983.

Is A41 SGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A41 SGT shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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