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L729 THY

1971 Ford Orion

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

52,370 mi
Last recorded52,370 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2006
Typical for 1971 Ford Orion60,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL729 THY
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2006 52,370 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 52,370 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2005 47,266 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2005 47,266 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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L729 THY is a 1971 Ford Orion in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1971 Ford Orion models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 60,941 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 L729 THY, 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 55 years old, this Ford Orion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L729 THY registered?

L729 THY is a 1971 Ford Orion, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is L729 THY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L729 THY shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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