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A50 YRG

1983 Ford Orion

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

56,776 mi
Last recorded56,776 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2008
Typical for 1983 Ford Orion55,361 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA50 YRG
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1983
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2008 56,776 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f and n/s/f track control bushes showing signs of wear

Fail 7 Mar 2008 56,776 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel filler neck clip snapped

o/s/f and n/s/f track control bushes showing signs of wear

Pass 2 Mar 2007 55,880 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 55,880 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

o/s/r suspension arm bushes showing wear

radiator leaking

slight play in o/s steering rack

Pass 20 Feb 2006 54,837 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 54,833 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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A50 YRG is a 1983 Ford Orion in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A50 YRG, 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 A50 YRG registered?

A50 YRG is a 1983 Ford Orion, first registered on 31 October 1983.

Is A50 YRG safe to buy?

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