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H109 LRE

1991 Ford Orion

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

13,568 mi
Last recorded13,568 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2014
Typical for 1991 Ford Orion56,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH109 LRE
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2014 13,568 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 13,447 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre perished

n/s/r tyre perished

battery insecure

Fail 26 Sep 2012 13,441 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

battery insecure

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre perished

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 24 Oct 2011 13,404 miles

N/S/F and N/S/R tyres have crackes in tread.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2011 13,398 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

N/S/F and N/S/R tyres have crackes in tread.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 12,085 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 11,445 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear bumper insecure

o/s/f tyre sidewall cracked

rear brake pipes coated in underseal

Fail 15 Oct 2009 11,440 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear bumper insecure

o/s/f tyre sidewall cracked

rear brake pipes coated in underseal

Pass 18 Sep 2008 75,985 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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H109 LRE is a 1991 Ford Orion in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 Ford Orion models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.0% with a typical mileage of 56,134 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 H109 LRE, 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 35 years old, this Ford Orion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H109 LRE registered?

H109 LRE is a 1991 Ford Orion, first registered on 28 February 1991.

Is H109 LRE safe to buy?

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