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K148 PMW

1993 Ford Orion

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

38,822 mi
Last recorded38,822 miles
Recorded on9 May 2011
Typical for 1993 Ford Orion59,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK148 PMW
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 9 May 2011 38,822 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 May 2011 38,822 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 38,613 miles

Vent pipe to petrol tank badly corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2009 37,852 miles

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall cracked and perrished.

Offside rear tyre outer sidewall cracked and perrished.

Top half of petrol tank badly corroded.

Pass 27 Mar 2008 36,644 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 35,138 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 33,983 miles

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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K148 PMW is a 1993 Ford Orion in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1993 Ford Orion models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.0% with a typical mileage of 59,344 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 K148 PMW, 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 33 years old, this Ford Orion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K148 PMW registered?

K148 PMW is a 1993 Ford Orion, first registered on 2 April 1993.

Is K148 PMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for K148 PMW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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