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L522 UNJ

1994 Ford Orion

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,845 mi
Last recorded91,845 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2009
Typical for 1994 Ford Orion64,058 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL522 UNJ
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2009 91,845 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

corrosion forming around both rear wheel arches

corrosion forming on both inner sill panels

weld repair carried out to n/s/r chassis

Pass 11 Jul 2008 89,681 miles

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

both inner and outer sill panels starting to corrode

both rear chassis rails strating to corrode

Pass 26 Jul 2007 87,804 miles

N/S REAR TYRE SIDEWALL CRACKED

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

Fail 19 Jul 2007 87,753 miles

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

N/S REAR TYRE SIDE WALL CRACKED

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 85,407 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2005 83,789 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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L522 UNJ is a 1994 Ford Orion in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 L522 UNJ, 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 L522 UNJ registered?

L522 UNJ is a 1994 Ford Orion, first registered on 27 April 1994.

Is L522 UNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L522 UNJ shows 6 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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