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L370 GKR

1994 Ford Orion

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2010
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

36,391 mi
Last recorded36,391 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2010
Typical for 1994 Ford Orion64,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL370 GKR
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2010 36,391 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 29,458 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 29,454 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 21,974 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 21,971 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 14,432 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

o/s/r floor pan starting to corrode

Fail 6 Nov 2007 14,431 miles

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

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

o/s/r floor pan starting to corrode

Pass 7 Nov 2006 7,308 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 7,233 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2005 98,916 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 98,699 miles

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

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

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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L370 GKR is a 1994 Ford Orion in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 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 L370 GKR, 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 L370 GKR registered?

L370 GKR is a 1994 Ford Orion, first registered on 30 June 1994.

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