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H142 GRO

1991 Ford Orion

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

52,968 mi
Last recorded52,968 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 1991 Ford Orion56,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH142 GRO
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 52,968 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor area (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 52,483 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 53,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2012 51,713 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 51,864 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 50,538 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 50,532 miles

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

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

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

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 43,505 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 36,308 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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H142 GRO is a 1991 Ford Orion in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 H142 GRO, 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 H142 GRO registered?

H142 GRO is a 1991 Ford Orion, first registered on 31 January 1991.

Is H142 GRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for H142 GRO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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