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L408 DPR

1994 Ford Orion

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

74,762 mi
Last recorded74,762 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2009
Typical for 1994 Ford Orion64,058 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL408 DPR
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2009 74,762 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 74,758 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 71,739 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2008 71,739 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 68,846 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 68,846 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 65,379 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 65,379 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2005 61,678 miles

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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L408 DPR is a 1994 Ford Orion in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 L408 DPR, 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 L408 DPR registered?

L408 DPR is a 1994 Ford Orion, first registered on 13 May 1994.

Is L408 DPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L408 DPR shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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