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L427 AKH

1994 Ford Orion

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

14,168 mi
Last recorded14,168 miles
Recorded on26 May 2006
Typical for 1994 Ford Orion64,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL427 AKH
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2006 14,168 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 14,168 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2005 4,753 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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L427 AKH is a 1994 Ford Orion in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L427 AKH, 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 L427 AKH registered?

L427 AKH is a 1994 Ford Orion, first registered on 16 May 1994.

Is L427 AKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L427 AKH shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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