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A719 UYW

1984 Ford Orion

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

74,592 mi
Last recorded74,592 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 1984 Ford Orion53,394 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA719 UYW
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 74,592 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 74,592 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 68,100 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Mar 2017 68,100 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 61,193 miles

Nearside Front door slightly corroded

oil leak

Fail 10 Mar 2016 61,192 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front door slightly corroded

oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2015 56,651 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 56,616 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 56,612 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 56,958 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 56,593 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 56,586 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 56,586 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 55,837 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 21 Apr 2008 55,837 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 May 2007 55,807 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 55,572 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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A719 UYW is a 1984 Ford Orion in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 A719 UYW, 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 A719 UYW registered?

A719 UYW is a 1984 Ford Orion, first registered on 17 May 1984.

Is A719 UYW safe to buy?

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