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L409 GUK

1994 Ford Orion

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,018 mi
Last recorded90,018 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2010
Typical for 1994 Ford Orion64,058 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL409 GUK
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2010 90,018 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 88,852 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 87,631 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 85,475 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 83,028 miles

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

Offside and nearside inner sills starting to corrode slightly.

Offside rear chassis starting to corrode slightly.

Small amount of play in rack and pinion steering.[offside]

Pass 21 Dec 2006 83,028 miles

Offside and nearside inner sills starting to corrode slightly.

Offside rear chassis starting to corrode slightly.

Small amount of play in rack and pinion steering.[offside]

Pass 22 Dec 2005 80,647 miles

Offside and nearside inner sills corroding slightly.

Fail 22 Dec 2005 80,647 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside and nearside inner sills corroding slightly.

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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L409 GUK is a 1994 Ford Orion in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L409 GUK, 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 L409 GUK registered?

L409 GUK is a 1994 Ford Orion, first registered on 7 April 1994.

Is L409 GUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for L409 GUK shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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