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A921 UGF

1983 Ford Orion

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,998 mi
Last recorded62,998 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2009
Typical for 1983 Ford Orion55,361 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA921 UGF
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2009 62,998 miles

FRONT BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

FRONT BUMPER CAP MISSING

INTERIOR MIRROR MISSING

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 22 Aug 2009 62,998 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

FRONT BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

FRONT BUMPER CAP MISSING

INTERIOR MIRROR MISSING

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 2 Nov 2006 55,950 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 55,135 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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A921 UGF is a 1983 Ford Orion in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A921 UGF, 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 A921 UGF registered?

A921 UGF is a 1983 Ford Orion, first registered on 15 December 1983.

Is A921 UGF safe to buy?

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