MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
33,917 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
boot floor corroded
wiper blades starting to split
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Ford Orion?
Based on 85,037 MOT tests across 23,306 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J298 ETC is a 1992 Ford Orion in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 J298 ETC, 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 J298 ETC registered?
J298 ETC is a 1992 Ford Orion, first registered on 6 January 1992.
Is J298 ETC safe to buy?
The MOT history for J298 ETC shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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