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J179 MGV

1992 Ford Orion

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,548 mi
Last recorded79,548 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2009
Typical for 1992 Ford Orion57,779 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ179 MGV
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2009 79,548 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 79,548 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 78,452 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 77,113 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2007 77,113 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 74,765 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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J179 MGV is a 1992 Ford Orion in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J179 MGV, 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 J179 MGV registered?

J179 MGV is a 1992 Ford Orion, first registered on 23 April 1992.

Is J179 MGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J179 MGV shows 6 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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