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K196 RDL

1993 Ford Orion

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

5,498 mi
Last recorded5,498 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2006
Typical for 1993 Ford Orion59,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK196 RDL
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2006 5,498 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 92,123 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 92,123 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

osr brake sticking slightly

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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K196 RDL is a 1993 Ford Orion in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K196 RDL, 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 K196 RDL registered?

K196 RDL is a 1993 Ford Orion, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K196 RDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for K196 RDL shows 3 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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