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K956 XWO

1992 Ford Orion

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

62,187 mi
Last recorded62,187 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2006
Typical for 1992 Ford Orion57,779 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK956 XWO
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2006 62,187 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 62,187 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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K956 XWO is a 1992 Ford Orion in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1992 Ford Orion models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.8% with a typical mileage of 57,779 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 K956 XWO, 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 34 years old, this Ford Orion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K956 XWO registered?

K956 XWO is a 1992 Ford Orion, first registered on 25 August 1992.

Is K956 XWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for K956 XWO shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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