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H139 HMJ

1991 Ford Orion

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

4,629 mi
Last recorded4,629 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2009
Typical for 1991 Ford Orion56,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH139 HMJ
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2009 4,629 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

BATTERY INSECURE

Pass 28 Apr 2008 2,706 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 1,140 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 99,521 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 99,521 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.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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H139 HMJ is a 1991 Ford Orion in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H139 HMJ, 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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H139 HMJ is a 1991 Ford Orion, first registered on 1 April 1991.

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