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J307 DRC

1992 Ford Orion

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

26,356 mi
Last recorded26,356 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2009
Typical for 1992 Ford Orion57,779 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ307 DRC
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2009 26,356 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

body getting weak in places

Fail 25 Mar 2009 26,356 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

body getting weak in places

Fail 26 Mar 2008 17,818 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight corrosion on n/s/f chassis rail

Pass 26 Mar 2008 17,818 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight corrosion on n/s/f chassis rail

Pass 27 Apr 2007 9,971 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r chassis rails getting weak in places

Pass 3 May 2006 1,009 miles

front and rear chassis area starting to corrode advise repair

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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J307 DRC is a 1992 Ford Orion in Blue with a 1,597cc 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 J307 DRC, 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 J307 DRC registered?

J307 DRC is a 1992 Ford Orion, first registered on 30 April 1992.

Is J307 DRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J307 DRC 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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