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A808 UHM

1984 Ford Orion

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

63,602 mi
Last recorded63,602 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2022
Typical for 1984 Ford Orion53,394 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA808 UHM
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2022 63,602 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 63,602 miles

Fuel system component leaking FUEL LEAKING AT FUEL PUMP AREA (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 62,891 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 62,440 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 62,381 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 62,328 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 62,206 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 62,044 miles

exhaust slightly smokey

oil leaks

Fail 20 Jan 2016 62,044 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings lower outter chassis section (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill/inner tub section (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner flitch panel to suspension top mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lens showing white light (1.1.A.3e)

exhaust slightly smokey

oil leaks

Pass 4 Dec 2014 61,872 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 61,555 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 61,076 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 60,604 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 60,255 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 59,651 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 58,964 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 58,400 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 57,750 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 57,750 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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A808 UHM is a 1984 Ford Orion in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 A808 UHM, 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 A808 UHM registered?

A808 UHM is a 1984 Ford Orion, first registered on 20 March 1984.

Is A808 UHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A808 UHM shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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