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L642 LHH

1994 Ford Orion

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,082 mi
Last recorded85,082 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2009
Typical for 1994 Ford Orion64,058 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL642 LHH
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2009 85,082 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s rear wheel bearing slight roughness

o/s front tyre inside and outside edges worn, o/s front tyre side walls slight splitting

Fail 31 Mar 2009 85,072 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s rear wheel bearing slight roughness

o/s front tyre inside and outside edges worn, o/s front tyre side walls slight splitting

Pass 10 Apr 2008 79,684 miles

Nearside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 74,343 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 69,034 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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L642 LHH is a 1994 Ford Orion in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L642 LHH, 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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L642 LHH is a 1994 Ford Orion, first registered on 17 January 1994.

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