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B180 BHK

1984 Ford Orion

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2016
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

13,888 mi
Last recorded13,888 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2015
Typical for 1984 Ford Orion53,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB180 BHK
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2015 13,888 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Sep 2015 13,888 miles

Electrical wiring insecure live to battery (1.9.2a)

Fuel system component insecure fuel filter (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb damaged retaining clip fitted wrong way round (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid liquid added (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 12,969 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

surface corrosion on front floors and inner sills

Pass 1 Aug 2013 11,824 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 6,605 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 6,605 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.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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B180 BHK is a 1984 Ford Orion in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B180 BHK, 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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B180 BHK is a 1984 Ford Orion, first registered on 28 December 1984.

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