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B83 XYE

1984 Ford Orion

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,781 mi
Last recorded47,781 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 1984 Ford Orion53,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB83 XYE
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1984
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2024 47,781 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2023 46,195 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 43,583 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 43,564 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 May 2017 41,536 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 41,298 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 41,265 miles

Nearside rear tyre sidewalls cracking, cords not exposed at time of test

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 40,558 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 40,558 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 39,246 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 32,639 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 32,639 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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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B83 XYE is a 1984 Ford Orion in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B83 XYE, 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

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What year was B83 XYE registered?

B83 XYE is a 1984 Ford Orion, first registered on 21 November 1984.

Is B83 XYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for B83 XYE shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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