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A451 PTW

1983 Ford Orion

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

89,887 mi
Last recorded89,887 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2007
Typical for 1983 Ford Orion55,361 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA451 PTW
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2007 89,887 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

brake pad sensor light on

offside front brake pad ware sensor wires broken

slight fluctuation on offside front brake

Fail 28 Nov 2007 89,883 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

brake pad sensor light on

offside front brake pad ware sensor wires broken

slight fluctuation on offside front brake

Pass 27 Nov 2006 89,061 miles

corrosion on o/sr wheel arch

Fail 21 Nov 2006 89,032 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 21 Nov 2006 89,032 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

corrotion starting on o/s/r wheel arch.

Pass 18 Nov 2005 87,841 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 87,841 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

unabale to check o/s/r wheel bearing.

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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A451 PTW is a 1983 Ford Orion in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 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 A451 PTW, 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 A451 PTW registered?

A451 PTW is a 1983 Ford Orion, first registered on 24 November 1983.

Is A451 PTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A451 PTW shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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