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H18 TMC

1991 Ford Orion

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

38,863 mi
Last recorded38,863 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1991 Ford Orion56,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH18 TMC
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 38,863 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2026 38,863 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2025 38,847 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 38,832 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 38,791 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 38,783 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 38,776 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 38,769 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 38,762 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 38,747 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 38,737 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 38,711 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 38,710 miles

sills at rear both sides have slight corrosion

Pass 14 Jul 2014 38,709 miles

slight corrosion starting on both rear outer sills

Pass 22 Jul 2013 38,706 miles

corrosion just starting on rear of outer sills on both sides

Fail 24 Jul 2012 38,662 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 38,662 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 38,540 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 37,994 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 37,767 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 37,543 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 37,543 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 37,021 miles

n/s/r sill starting to corrode

o/s sill edge & o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2006 36,248 miles

n/s/r lower wheel arch corroded

o/s sill crusty edge

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

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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H18 TMC is a 1991 Ford Orion in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 H18 TMC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H18 TMC registered?

H18 TMC is a 1991 Ford Orion, first registered on 31 May 1991.

Is H18 TMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for H18 TMC shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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