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L848 XLC

1994 Ford Orion

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

49,404 mi
Last recorded49,404 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 1994 Ford Orion64,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL848 XLC
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2020 49,404 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 49,404 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 49,356 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2015 49,325 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 49,323 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 49,270 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 49,048 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 48,409 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 48,193 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 46,818 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 45,237 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 42,982 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 40,847 miles

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

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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L848 XLC is a 1994 Ford Orion in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 L848 XLC, 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 L848 XLC registered?

L848 XLC is a 1994 Ford Orion, first registered on 30 June 1994.

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