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A830 SGN

1983 Ford Orion

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

67,306 mi
Last recorded67,306 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 1983 Ford Orion55,361 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA830 SGN
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 67,306 miles

N/s Outersill corroded on end

N/s/r foot & hand brake slight low effort

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

O/s/r side light & indicator lens damaged repaired with lens repair tape

Rear seats & n/s/f seat not fitted

Slight leak front exhaust system

Pass 29 Sep 2021 65,631 miles

Front Bumper damaged

Nearside Front Seat belt slow to retract

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slight noise

Slight exhaust blow

Pass 2 Oct 2020 60,306 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 60,216 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 59,387 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 58,648 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 58,613 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 57,534 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 56,706 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 56,085 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 55,141 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 53,383 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 51,473 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 47,743 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 45,714 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 45,714 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 42,119 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 42,119 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2007 38,359 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 38,359 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 35,729 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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A830 SGN is a 1983 Ford Orion in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 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 A830 SGN, 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 A830 SGN registered?

A830 SGN is a 1983 Ford Orion, first registered on 13 October 1983.

Is A830 SGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for A830 SGN shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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