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B645 VTR

1985 Ford Orion

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

57,755 mi
Last recorded57,755 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2013
Typical for 1985 Ford Orion60,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB645 VTR
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2013 57,755 miles

BODY PANELS CORRODED

FRONT COMPLIANCE BUSHES STARTING TO PERISH

FRONT TIE ROD BUSHES STARTING TO PERISH

SURFACE CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

Pass 5 Apr 2012 57,668 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

surface corrotion on body panals

Fail 29 Mar 2012 57,667 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

surface corrotion on body panals

Pass 14 Mar 2011 57,597 miles

offside front floor pan corroded.

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front susp towers slightly corroded.

Pass 11 Mar 2010 57,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front trailing arm bushes perished

corossion to offside front inner sill

corrosion to both inner wheel arch areas

general condition of suspension bushes perished

general corossion to underside of vehicle

Pass 12 Mar 2009 57,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s/f inner wheel arch slightly corroded.

o/s/f wheel bearing slight noise.

Pass 12 Mar 2008 57,303 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 57,041 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 54,351 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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B645 VTR is a 1985 Ford Orion in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1985 Ford Orion models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 60,530 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 B645 VTR, 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 41 years old, this Ford Orion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B645 VTR is a 1985 Ford Orion, first registered on 29 March 1985.

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