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J293 MBY

1992 Ford Orion

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,712 mi
Last recorded93,712 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2007
Typical for 1992 Ford Orion57,779 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ293 MBY
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2007 93,712 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 93,712 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside and Nearside rear Chassis rails starting to show signs of corrosion

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 89,393 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 89,348 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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J293 MBY is a 1992 Ford Orion in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 J293 MBY, 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 J293 MBY registered?

J293 MBY is a 1992 Ford Orion, first registered on 29 May 1992.

Is J293 MBY safe to buy?

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