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L468 REV

1994 Ford Orion

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

8,105 mi
Last recorded8,105 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2006
Typical for 1994 Ford Orion64,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL468 REV
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2006 8,105 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 8,105 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Inner Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Centre Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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L468 REV is a 1994 Ford Orion in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 L468 REV, 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 L468 REV registered?

L468 REV is a 1994 Ford Orion, first registered on 27 April 1994.

Is L468 REV safe to buy?

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