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B331 KMX

1984 Ford Orion

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,753 mi
Last recorded41,753 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2010
Typical for 1984 Ford Orion53,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB331 KMX
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2010 41,753 miles

Brake pad warning light occasionally flashes

Fail 16 Nov 2010 41,753 miles

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

Brake pad warning light occasionally flashes

Pass 19 Nov 2009 37,565 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2009 37,532 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 32,000 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 31,803 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 27,776 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2005 27,635 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Aug 2005 27,635 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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B331 KMX is a 1984 Ford Orion in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 B331 KMX, 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 B331 KMX registered?

B331 KMX is a 1984 Ford Orion, first registered on 28 September 1984.

Is B331 KMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for B331 KMX shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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