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J138 JAP

1992 Ford Orion

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

66,711 mi
Last recorded66,711 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2012
Typical for 1992 Ford Orion57,779 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ138 JAP
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2012 66,711 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise battery insecure

advise corrosion to rear chassis rails

advise general oil leaks present

advise long travel on handbrake

advise ns mirror loose

advise slight imbalance on rear brakes

Fail 23 Oct 2012 66,711 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise battery insecure

advise corrosion to rear chassis rails

advise general oil leaks present

advise long travel on handbrake

advise ns mirror loose

advise slight imbalance on rear brakes

Fail 27 Sep 2011 57,731 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

both front inner sill areas corroded

both rear chassis rail areas corroded

rear brake application is slightly uneven

Pass 27 Sep 2011 57,731 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front inner sill areas corroded

both rear chassis rail areas corroded

rear brake application is slightly uneven

Pass 22 Oct 2010 54,654 miles

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Fail 12 Oct 2010 54,587 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

brake fluid level low

fluid leak o/s rear brake drum possibly brake fluid

Fail 12 Oct 2010 54,587 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

brake fluid level low

fluid leak o/s rear brake drum (possible brake fluid )

Pass 21 Oct 2009 52,388 miles

corrosion on both ineer sills and chassis rails at rear

Pass 27 Oct 2008 49,540 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 47,526 miles

Both O/S/R and N/S/R inner sill corroded .

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

N/S/F wing corroded.

N/S/R outer sill corroded.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jan 2008 47,526 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Both O/S/R and N/S/R inner sill corroded .

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

N/S/F wing corroded.

N/S/R outer sill corroded.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 46,673 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 45,633 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2006 45,633 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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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J138 JAP is a 1992 Ford Orion in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1992 Ford Orion models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.8% with a typical mileage of 57,779 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J138 JAP, 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 34 years old, this Ford Orion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J138 JAP registered?

J138 JAP is a 1992 Ford Orion, first registered on 30 June 1992.

Is J138 JAP safe to buy?

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