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J223 HSN

1992 Ford Orion

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,555 mi
Last recorded90,555 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2008
Typical for 1992 Ford Orion57,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ223 HSN
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2008 90,555 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 85,179 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 85,712 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front registration plate damaged

rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 15 Sep 2006 78,449 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 78,445 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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J223 HSN is a 1992 Ford Orion in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J223 HSN, 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 J223 HSN registered?

J223 HSN is a 1992 Ford Orion, first registered on 3 January 1992.

Is J223 HSN safe to buy?

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