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B737 COA

1984 Ford Orion

Gold Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

29,795 mi
Last recorded29,795 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2016
Typical for 1984 Ford Orion53,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB737 COA
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1984
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2016 29,795 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 29,744 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 29,459 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 29,449 miles

Oil leak

Slight corrosion on front crossmember

Pass 10 Nov 2011 29,315 miles

Corrosion under front valance

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 29,049 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 28,650 miles

General corrosion starting, advise treatment.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Nov 2008 27,967 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 27,967 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 27,745 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 27,648 miles

Corrosion starting on rear chassis, both sides.

Pass 18 Nov 2005 27,505 miles

Coolant leak from left hand lower radiator area.

Gearbox has oil leak. Will require cleaning to 'pin point' leak.

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Nov 2005 27,505 miles

Coolant leak from left hand lower radiator area.

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

Gearbox has oil leak. Will require cleaning to 'pin point' leak.

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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B737 COA is a 1984 Ford Orion in Gold with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 B737 COA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of B737 COA?

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What year was B737 COA registered?

B737 COA is a 1984 Ford Orion, first registered on 14 December 1984.

Is B737 COA safe to buy?

The MOT history for B737 COA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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