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A732 FLU

1983 Ford Orion

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

55,359 mi
Last recorded55,359 miles
Recorded on21 May 2009
Typical for 1983 Ford Orion55,361 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA732 FLU
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2009 55,359 miles

front bumper end caps missing

nsf floor getting weak

os outersill getting weak

Fail 20 May 2009 55,357 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

front bumper end caps missing

nsf floor getting weak

os outersill getting weak

Pass 17 Apr 2008 54,287 miles

Nearside front undersill weak with corrossion

Fail 16 Apr 2008 54,287 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 53,133 miles

Offside rear outer & undersill, & nearside front undersill & floor, - all weak with corrossion

Pass 15 May 2006 52,013 miles

Nearside front & nearside rear tyres perished

Underside of vehicle getting weak

offside outer door sill weak

Pass 19 May 2005 50,935 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2005 50,935 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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A732 FLU is a 1983 Ford Orion in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 A732 FLU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A732 FLU registered?

A732 FLU is a 1983 Ford Orion, first registered on 1 November 1983.

Is A732 FLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A732 FLU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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