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H840 AMU

1990 Ford Orion

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

10,539 mi
Last recorded10,539 miles
Recorded on28 May 2008
Typical for 1990 Ford Orion55,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH840 AMU
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 28 May 2008 10,539 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 1,936 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 94,146 miles

Battery tray is heavily corroded.

Imbalance on rear brakes Nearside reading lower than Offside.

Nearside rear and Offside rear wheel arches in door shuts corroded.

Nearside rear inner sill corroded.

Offside rear inner sill is corroded.

Plastic battery cover is missing which is causing the battery tray to corrode due to overflowing battery acid.

Play in lower steering column bush.

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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H840 AMU is a 1990 Ford Orion in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 H840 AMU, 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

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What year was H840 AMU registered?

H840 AMU is a 1990 Ford Orion, first registered on 16 August 1990.

Is H840 AMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for H840 AMU shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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