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A756 BEC

1983 Ford Orion

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,253 mi
Last recorded76,253 miles
Recorded on25 May 2006
Typical for 1983 Ford Orion55,361 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA756 BEC
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1983
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 May 2006 76,253 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s and n/s rear lower 1/4 panels corroded not within 30cm of brake steering suspension

small stone chips in screen

Fail 9 May 2006 75,916 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s and n/s rear lower 1/4 panels corroded but not within 30cm of brakes,steering or suspension

o/s rear wheel arch corroded

small stone chips in windscreen

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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A756 BEC is a 1983 Ford Orion in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1983 Ford Orion models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 55,361 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 A756 BEC, 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 43 years old, this Ford Orion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A756 BEC is a 1983 Ford Orion, first registered on 1 November 1983.

Is A756 BEC safe to buy?

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