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J176 UMO

1992 Ford Orion

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

36,482 mi
Last recorded36,482 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2006
Typical for 1992 Ford Orion57,779 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ176 UMO
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2006 36,482 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 36,476 miles

Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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J176 UMO is a 1992 Ford Orion in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J176 UMO, 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 J176 UMO registered?

J176 UMO is a 1992 Ford Orion, first registered on 6 March 1992.

Is J176 UMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J176 UMO shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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