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A618 KLB

1984 Ford Orion

Cream Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

45,534 mi
Last recorded45,534 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 1984 Ford Orion53,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA618 KLB
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1984
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2024 45,534 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Mar 2024 45,534 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 45,283 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 44,818 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 44,818 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 44,486 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 44,208 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 43,650 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 43,046 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Nov 2016 424,436 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 41,590 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2014 40,832 miles

Oil leak

n/s rear arch rusty

Pass 27 Nov 2013 39,945 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2012 38,862 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 37,972 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 36,782 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 36,024 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 35,089 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 34,202 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 32,954 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 32,125 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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A618 KLB is a 1984 Ford Orion in Cream with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 A618 KLB, 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.

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What year was A618 KLB registered?

A618 KLB is a 1984 Ford Orion, first registered on 19 April 1984.

Is A618 KLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A618 KLB shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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