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J143 RPA

1992 Ford Orion

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

94,983 mi
Last recorded94,983 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2008
Typical for 1992 Ford Orion57,779 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ143 RPA
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 30 Jan 2008 94,983 miles

n/s and o/s front tie bar bushes slight wear.

slight surface corrosion to n/s and o/s rear chassis members.

Pass 11 Dec 2006 92,668 miles

slight surface corrosion to n/s and o/s rear chassis members .

Pass 14 Dec 2005 89,867 miles

slight movement in n/s and o/s front tie bar bushes .

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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J143 RPA is a 1992 Ford Orion in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 J143 RPA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J143 RPA registered?

J143 RPA is a 1992 Ford Orion, first registered on 6 January 1992.

Is J143 RPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J143 RPA 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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