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L346 BDD

1994 Ford Orion

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

94,549 mi
Last recorded94,549 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2007
Typical for 1994 Ford Orion64,058 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL346 BDD
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2007 94,549 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 88,318 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 88,318 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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L346 BDD is a 1994 Ford Orion in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 L346 BDD, 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 L346 BDD registered?

L346 BDD is a 1994 Ford Orion, first registered on 18 February 1994.

Is L346 BDD safe to buy?

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