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K897 NMK

1993 Ford Orion

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,285 mi
Last recorded54,285 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2006
Typical for 1993 Ford Orion59,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK897 NMK
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc
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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 5 Aug 2006 54,285 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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K897 NMK is a 1993 Ford Orion in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 K897 NMK, 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 K897 NMK registered?

K897 NMK is a 1993 Ford Orion, first registered on 30 June 1993.

Is K897 NMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for K897 NMK shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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