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L189 RTU

1994 Ford Orion

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

40,943 mi
Last recorded40,943 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2010
Typical for 1994 Ford Orion64,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL189 RTU
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2010 40,943 miles

N/S/R CHASSIS RAIL CORRODED

OUTER SILLS CORRODED

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 34,887 miles

rear tyres slightly perished

outer sills and nearside rear wheelarch corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2009 34,883 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

outer sills and nearside rear wheelarch corroded

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 3 Mar 2008 30,500 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 30,500 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 25,324 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 24,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 14,072 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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L189 RTU is a 1994 Ford Orion in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1994 Ford Orion models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.2% with a typical mileage of 64,058 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 L189 RTU, 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 32 years old, this Ford Orion is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L189 RTU registered?

L189 RTU is a 1994 Ford Orion, first registered on 24 February 1994.

Is L189 RTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L189 RTU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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