1993 Ford Orion 1.8L Petrol · L292 RFM
1993 Ford Orion (1.8L, petrol). First registered 15 Dec 1993. Recorded mileage 47,193 miles. MOT valid until 21 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD ORION
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 47,193 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
L292 RFM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2026
- 47,193 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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L292 RFM Mileage History
- 23/08/202446,354 mi
- 12/08/202546,772 mi+418 mi
- 19/08/202546,814 mi+42 mi
- 17/08/202647,192 mi+378 mi
- 19/08/202647,193 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 422 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
L292 RFM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Ford Orion (L292 RFM) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
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