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B329 PFK

1984 Ford Orion

Blue Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,116 mi
Last recorded99,116 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 1984 Ford Orion53,394 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB329 PFK
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 99,116 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 99,116 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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B329 PFK is a 1984 Ford Orion in Blue with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 B329 PFK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B329 PFK registered?

B329 PFK is a 1984 Ford Orion, first registered on 14 December 1984.

Is B329 PFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for B329 PFK shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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