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L199 RTU

1994 Ford Orion

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

14,514 mi
Last recorded14,514 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2006
Typical for 1994 Ford Orion64,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL199 RTU
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2006 14,514 miles

both sides floor tosills and offside rear floor getting rusty

oil leak

pinhole nearside outer c.v.gaiter

slight blow centre exhaust

slight damage offside front outer wheel rim

slight rust both rear chassis legs

Fail 14 Jan 2006 14,477 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

battery insecure

both sides floor to sills and offside rear floor getting rusty

oil leak

pinhole nearside c. v. gaiter

slight damage offside front wheel rim

slight rust both rear chassis legs

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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L199 RTU is a 1994 Ford Orion in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 L199 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L199 RTU?

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What year was L199 RTU registered?

L199 RTU is a 1994 Ford Orion, first registered on 24 February 1994.

Is L199 RTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L199 RTU 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.

Does L199 RTU have outstanding finance?

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