MOT Status
ValidMileage
91,857 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured and functionality of the braking system is affected floor panel at parking brake lever mounting is corroded and fractured (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Underside coated in under sealant
Offside CV boot slightly deteriated
Offside CV boot slightly deteriated
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
n/s flooor panel slightly corroded not in proscribed areas
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
How Reliable is the Ford Orion?
Based on 85,037 MOT tests across 23,306 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B659 REC is a 1985 Ford Orion in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 B659 REC, 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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What year was B659 REC registered?
B659 REC is a 1985 Ford Orion, first registered on 21 June 1985.
Is B659 REC safe to buy?
The MOT history for B659 REC shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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