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A298 RAR

1984 Ford Orion

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,314 mi
Last recorded59,314 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2008
Typical for 1984 Ford Orion53,394 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA298 RAR
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2008 59,314 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 57,436 miles

underside of vehicle in poor condition

various front and rear suspension bushes perished

Pass 22 May 2006 57,118 miles

n/s bulkhead starting too corrode

underside in poor condition

Fail 17 May 2006 57,114 miles

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.

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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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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