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B33 NDG

1984 Ford Orion

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

76,387 mi
Last recorded76,387 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2014
Typical for 1984 Ford Orion53,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB33 NDG
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2014 76,387 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil Leak

Fail 6 Sep 2014 76,387 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil Leak

Pass 3 Sep 2013 67,623 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

handbrake lever slight travel

reverse lights inoperative

surface corrosion to nearside + offside front discs + slightly scored and pitted

surface corrosion too nearside + offside front + rear inner sills in various places + slight damage

Fail 30 Aug 2013 67,623 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

handbrake lever slight travel

reverse lights inoperative

surface corrosion to nearside + offside front discs + slightly scored and pitted

surface corrosion too nearside + offside front + rear inner sills in various places + slight damage

Fail 2 Dec 2011 49,281 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 49,281 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 36,473 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 30,012 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 30,004 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 29,831 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 29,655 miles

Oil leak

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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B33 NDG is a 1984 Ford Orion in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B33 NDG, 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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B33 NDG is a 1984 Ford Orion, first registered on 1 October 1984.

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