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B71 WOR

1985 Ford Orion

Gold Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

14,332 mi
Last recorded14,332 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2007
Typical for 1985 Ford Orion60,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB71 WOR
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2007 14,332 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 14,332 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

osr w/brg noisy

varios areas corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2006 12,153 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 12,153 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

battery insecure

near side and off side of chassis at rear has had excessive repaired by welding and door sills keep in check.

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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B71 WOR is a 1985 Ford Orion in Gold with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 B71 WOR, 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 B71 WOR registered?

B71 WOR is a 1985 Ford Orion, first registered on 26 April 1985.

Is B71 WOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for B71 WOR shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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