MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
59,314 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
underside of vehicle in poor condition
various front and rear suspension bushes perished
n/s bulkhead starting too corrode
underside in poor condition
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
nearside bulkhead starting to corrode
underside of vehicle in poor condition
How Reliable is the Ford Orion?
Based on 85,037 MOT tests across 23,306 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A298 RAR is a 1984 Ford Orion in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 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 A298 RAR, 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.
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What year was A298 RAR registered?
A298 RAR is a 1984 Ford Orion, first registered on 26 March 1984.
Is A298 RAR safe to buy?
The MOT history for A298 RAR shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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