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A713 OFJ

1984 Ford Orion

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,595 mi
Last recorded95,595 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2005
Typical for 1984 Ford Orion53,394 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA713 OFJ
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2005 95,595 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2005 95,565 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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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A713 OFJ is a 1984 Ford Orion in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 A713 OFJ, 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 A713 OFJ registered?

A713 OFJ is a 1984 Ford Orion, first registered on 21 March 1984.

Is A713 OFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A713 OFJ shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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