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A583 TPU

1984 Ford Orion

Gold Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

57,288 mi
Last recorded57,288 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2012
Typical for 1984 Ford Orion53,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA583 TPU
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1984
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2012 57,288 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2012 57,265 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 55,488 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 9 Nov 2010 53,959 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 52,745 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 51,271 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s front corner bumper missing/no sharp edges

Pass 30 Oct 2007 49,776 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 48,150 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 45,581 miles

o/s outer sill corrosion

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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A583 TPU is a 1984 Ford Orion in Gold with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 A583 TPU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A583 TPU registered?

A583 TPU is a 1984 Ford Orion, first registered on 24 May 1984.

Is A583 TPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A583 TPU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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