MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,722 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
chassis starting to corrode on centre nearside
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
How Reliable is the Ford Orion?
Based on 85,037 MOT tests across 23,306 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J343 GAT is a 1992 Ford Orion in Maroon with a 1,597cc 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 J343 GAT, 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 J343 GAT registered?
J343 GAT is a 1992 Ford Orion, first registered on 31 January 1992.
Is J343 GAT safe to buy?
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