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L189 YUY

1994 Ford Orion

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

7,970 mi
Last recorded7,970 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2010
Typical for 1994 Ford Orion64,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL189 YUY
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2010 7,970 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 94,554 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 89,863 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 89,863 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 84,258 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 YUY is a 1994 Ford Orion in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YUY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L189 YUY?

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What year was L189 YUY registered?

L189 YUY is a 1994 Ford Orion, first registered on 25 February 1994.

Is L189 YUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L189 YUY shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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