MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,890 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
How Reliable is the Ford Orion?
Based on 85,037 MOT tests across 23,306 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J601 RPC is a 1990 Ford Orion in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
Across all 1990 Ford Orion models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 55,889 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 J601 RPC, 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 36 years old, this Ford Orion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was J601 RPC registered?
J601 RPC is a 1990 Ford Orion, first registered on 31 December 1990.
Is J601 RPC safe to buy?
The MOT history for J601 RPC shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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