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L394 GKR

1994 Ford Orion

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,489 mi
Last recorded72,489 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2009
Typical for 1994 Ford Orion64,058 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL394 GKR
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2009 72,489 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 72,489 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 69,739 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 69,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 65,649 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 65,649 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2006 61,736 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 61,736 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 53,350 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2005 53,350 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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L394 GKR is a 1994 Ford Orion in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 L394 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L394 GKR registered?

L394 GKR is a 1994 Ford Orion, first registered on 30 June 1994.

Is L394 GKR safe to buy?

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