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N140 DNH

1996 Ford Orion

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,685 mi
Last recorded91,685 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2005
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN140 DNH
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2005 91,685 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2005 91,672 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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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N140 DNH is a 1996 Ford Orion in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N140 DNH, 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 30 years old, this Ford Orion is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N140 DNH registered?

N140 DNH is a 1996 Ford Orion, first registered on 28 June 1996.

Is N140 DNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N140 DNH 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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