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K161 DRD

1993 Ford Orion

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

10,823 mi
Last recorded10,823 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2007
Typical for 1993 Ford Orion59,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK161 DRD
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2007 10,823 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 10,802 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2006 5,886 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2005 78 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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K161 DRD is a 1993 Ford Orion in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K161 DRD, 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.

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What year was K161 DRD registered?

K161 DRD is a 1993 Ford Orion, first registered on 9 February 1993.

Is K161 DRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for K161 DRD shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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