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L85 GVR

1994 Ford Orion

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,842 mi
Last recorded65,842 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2007
Typical for 1994 Ford Orion64,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL85 GVR
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2007 65,842 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 65,827 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise aux belt badly cracked.

Pass 9 Feb 2006 63,430 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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L85 GVR is a 1994 Ford Orion in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 L85 GVR, 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 L85 GVR registered?

L85 GVR is a 1994 Ford Orion, first registered on 4 February 1994.

Is L85 GVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L85 GVR shows 3 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.

Does L85 GVR have outstanding finance?

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