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Q310GFY

1996 Ford Orion

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

40,296 mi
Last recorded40,296 miles
Recorded on6 May 2006
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ310GFY
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2006 40,296 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 40,296 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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Q310GFY is a 1996 Ford Orion in Red with a 1,998cc 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 Q310GFY, 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 Q310GFY registered?

Q310GFY is a 1996 Ford Orion, first registered on 14 August 1996.

Is Q310GFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q310GFY 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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