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A97 OBM

1983 Ford Orion

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,037 mi
Last recorded45,037 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2006
Typical for 1983 Ford Orion55,361 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA97 OBM
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1983
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 27 Jan 2006 45,037 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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A97 OBM is a 1983 Ford Orion in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A97 OBM, 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 A97 OBM registered?

A97 OBM is a 1983 Ford Orion, first registered on 4 November 1983.

Is A97 OBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A97 OBM shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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