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F173 VRW

1990 Ford Orion

Maroon Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,570 mi
Last recorded71,570 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2010
Typical for 1990 Ford Orion55,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF173 VRW
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1990
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2010 71,570 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 71,570 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 70,634 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 69,924 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 69,292 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 68,737 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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F173 VRW is a 1990 Ford Orion in Maroon with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1990 Ford Orion models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 55,889 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 F173 VRW, 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 36 years old, this Ford Orion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F173 VRW?

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What year was F173 VRW registered?

F173 VRW is a 1990 Ford Orion, first registered on 8 January 1990.

Is F173 VRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F173 VRW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F173 VRW have outstanding finance?

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