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B668 LLX

1985 Ford Orion

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,414 mi
Last recorded71,414 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2007
Typical for 1985 Ford Orion60,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB668 LLX
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2007 71,414 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s rear wheel inner arch corroded

o/s & n/s rear inner valances corroded through

Fail 25 Jun 2007 71,492 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s rear wheel arch corroded

o/s & n/s rear inner valance corroded through

Pass 9 Jan 2007 71,273 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 71,272 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

corrosion to n/s/f inner wing

excessive corrosion to both lower rear quarters, not in a prescribed area.

n/s/f low brake pad warning wire broken

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 10 Jan 2006 70,598 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 70,595 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

excessive corrosion to both rear inner quarters

large nail in n/s/r tyre

outer rim damage to o/s/r wheel

rear number plate deteriorating

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

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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B668 LLX is a 1985 Ford Orion in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 B668 LLX, 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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B668 LLX is a 1985 Ford Orion, first registered on 15 January 1985.

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