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B843 RDH

1985 Ford Orion

Grey Diesel 1608cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

36,516 mi
Last recorded36,516 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Orion60,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB843 RDH
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,608cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 36,516 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 36,318 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 36,140 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 36,006 miles

front brake discs corrosion visable due to standing

Pass 28 Sep 2012 35,708 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise front and rear anti rollbar bushes slight deterioration

Pass 21 Sep 2011 34,911 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 34,496 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 34,006 miles

1) nearside rear door panel has surface rust

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2008 33,241 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 33,241 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 32,242 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 30,310 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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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B843 RDH is a 1985 Ford Orion in Grey with a 1,608cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 B843 RDH, 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 B843 RDH registered?

B843 RDH is a 1985 Ford Orion, first registered on 8 February 1985.

Is B843 RDH safe to buy?

The MOT history for B843 RDH shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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