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H98 YHW

1990 Ford Orion

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,996 mi
Last recorded42,996 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2007
Typical for 1990 Ford Orion55,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH98 YHW
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2007 42,996 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 6 Feb 2007 42,996 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 31,943 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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H98 YHW is a 1990 Ford Orion in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H98 YHW, 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.

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What year was H98 YHW registered?

H98 YHW is a 1990 Ford Orion, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H98 YHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for H98 YHW shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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