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H8 SAL

1993 Ford Orion

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

48,028 mi
Last recorded48,028 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Ford Orion59,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH8 SAL
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 48,028 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 47,940 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Above fuel pipe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 47,416 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 46,957 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 8 Oct 2020 46,451 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 45,961 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 45,380 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front wings corroded near outer sill

Fail 30 Oct 2018 45,380 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front wings corroded near outer sill

Pass 27 Oct 2017 44,826 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 44,270 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 43,038 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 43,038 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 42,017 miles

both n/s/rear and o/s/rear chassis areas corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2013 40,627 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 40,627 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 39,119 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Oct 2011 37,420 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

cover sills fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2010 35,053 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

cover sills fitted

drive belt cracked

Pass 28 Oct 2009 32,577 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 32,577 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 31,003 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 29,454 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Oct 2007 29,454 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 28,092 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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H8 SAL is a 1993 Ford Orion in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1993 Ford Orion models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.0% with a typical mileage of 59,344 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 H8 SAL, 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 33 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 H8 SAL registered?

H8 SAL is a 1993 Ford Orion, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is H8 SAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for H8 SAL shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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