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A140 DDL

1984 Ford Orion

Black Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

20,074 mi
Last recorded20,074 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2005
Typical for 1984 Ford Orion53,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA140 DDL
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2005 20,074 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Aug 2005 20,074 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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A140 DDL is a 1984 Ford Orion in Black with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1984 Ford Orion models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 53,394 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A140 DDL, 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 42 years old, this Ford Orion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A140 DDL registered?

A140 DDL is a 1984 Ford Orion, first registered on 16 February 1984.

Is A140 DDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A140 DDL 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.

Does A140 DDL have outstanding finance?

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