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A787 XSD

1984 Ford Orion

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2013
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

43,202 mi
Last recorded43,202 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2012
Typical for 1984 Ford Orion53,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA787 XSD
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Jan 2012 43,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 43,202 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 43,094 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside inner wheel arch corroded outwith prescribed area

Pass 30 Jul 2008 42,579 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2008 42,579 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 41,980 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 41,980 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2006 40,702 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 40,603 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2005 39,126 miles

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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A787 XSD is a 1984 Ford Orion in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 A787 XSD, 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 A787 XSD registered?

A787 XSD is a 1984 Ford Orion, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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