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M188 XAH

1994 Ford Orion

Silver Petrol 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,421 mi
Last recorded87,421 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2011
Typical for 1994 Ford Orion64,058 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM188 XAH
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2011 87,421 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 82,516 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 82,516 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 76,870 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 76,870 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 72,309 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 72,309 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2007 68,619 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 64,738 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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M188 XAH is a 1994 Ford Orion in Silver with a 1,753cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 M188 XAH, 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 M188 XAH registered?

M188 XAH is a 1994 Ford Orion, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M188 XAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for M188 XAH shows 9 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.

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