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L236 WLT

1994 Ford Orion

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,007 mi
Last recorded74,007 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2007
Typical for 1994 Ford Orion64,058 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL236 WLT
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2007 74,007 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 74,007 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 71,408 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 71,408 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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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L236 WLT is a 1994 Ford Orion in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 L236 WLT, 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 L236 WLT registered?

L236 WLT is a 1994 Ford Orion, first registered on 26 April 1994.

Is L236 WLT safe to buy?

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