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A895 LPR

1984 Ford Orion

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,743 mi
Last recorded43,743 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2016
Typical for 1984 Ford Orion53,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA895 LPR
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2016 43,743 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2013 41,124 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 39,894 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 39,894 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 38,388 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 36,768 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 31,385 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 31,385 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 24,937 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 24,937 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 18,750 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 10,661 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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A895 LPR is a 1984 Ford Orion in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A895 LPR, 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 A895 LPR registered?

A895 LPR is a 1984 Ford Orion, first registered on 5 May 1984.

Is A895 LPR safe to buy?

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