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H848 UNW

1990 Ford Orion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

9,965 mi
Last recorded9,965 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
Typical for 1990 Ford Orion55,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH848 UNW
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2016 9,965 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 9,281 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 7,813 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 7,692 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r indicator lens cracked but not showing white light

Fail 5 Jun 2013 7,692 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r indicator lens cracked but not showing white light

Pass 27 Sep 2011 7,689 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 7,680 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 7,680 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 7,644 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 19 Aug 2009 7,644 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 7,616 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 7,591 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 7,562 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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H848 UNW is a 1990 Ford Orion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 H848 UNW, 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

How do I check the history of H848 UNW?

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What year was H848 UNW registered?

H848 UNW is a 1990 Ford Orion, first registered on 31 October 1990.

Is H848 UNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for H848 UNW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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