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L381 RNH

1994 Ford Orion

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

45,603 mi
Last recorded45,603 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2008
Typical for 1994 Ford Orion64,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL381 RNH
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2008 45,603 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

auxilary drive belt badly cracked

clutch worn take up point on floor

near side and offside rear metal brake pipes adjacent to rear flexible brake pipes moderatly surface corroded/also rear flexible brake pipe ferrules

near side and offside rear tyres perished and cracked around tread area

slight fluid leak from power steering rack

Pass 26 Feb 2007 43,051 miles

nearside & offside rear chassis legs corroded †nearside outer body sill corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2007 43,051 miles

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

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

nearside & offside rear chassis legs corroded

nearside outer body sill corroded

play in offside front anti roll bar mounting bush

Pass 27 Feb 2006 40,662 miles

moderate corrosion front nearside and offside brake discs

offside and near side rear flexible brake pipe ferrules slight/moderate surface corrosion

slight fluid leak from power steering rack

slight surface corrosion rear metal brake pipes adjacent to flexible brake pipes

slight surface corrosion to near side rear chassis leg and offside rear floor pan

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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L381 RNH is a 1994 Ford Orion in Blue 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 L381 RNH, 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 L381 RNH registered?

L381 RNH is a 1994 Ford Orion, first registered on 1 March 1994.

Is L381 RNH safe to buy?

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