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A78 TFL

1984 Ford Orion

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

64,299 mi
Last recorded64,299 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1984 Ford Orion53,394 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA78 TFL
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 64,299 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 63,530 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 62,035 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 61,734 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 61,567 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 61,296 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 61,149 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 60,638 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 59,536 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 59,443 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 58,779 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 58,379 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 58,129 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 58,129 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 17 May 2011 57,110 miles

Oil leak

sump corroded slightly

Pass 21 Jun 2010 56,051 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 55,388 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 51,955 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 51,124 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 49,416 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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A78 TFL is a 1984 Ford Orion in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 A78 TFL, 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 A78 TFL registered?

A78 TFL is a 1984 Ford Orion, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A78 TFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A78 TFL shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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