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L798 LWG

1994 Ford Orion

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,753 mi
Last recorded99,753 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2006
Typical for 1994 Ford Orion64,058 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL798 LWG
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2006 99,753 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 99,753 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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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L798 LWG is a 1994 Ford Orion in Green with a 1,796cc 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 L798 LWG, 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 L798 LWG registered?

L798 LWG is a 1994 Ford Orion, first registered on 31 January 1994.

Is L798 LWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L798 LWG shows 2 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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