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B900 LDL

1985 Ford Orion

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,558 mi
Last recorded76,558 miles
Recorded on14 May 2008
Typical for 1985 Ford Orion60,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB900 LDL
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2008 76,558 miles

All tyres cracking and perishing in tread and nearside rear tyre worn unevenly

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

Rear lwer inner qaurter panels corroded, nearside front floor pan corroded, offside rear inner sill corroded, rear floorpans corroded, front crossmember corroded

Travel on handbrake lever

Fail 2 May 2008 76,537 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All tyres cracking and perishing in tread and nearside rear tyre worn unevenly

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

Rear lwer inner qaurter panels corroded, nearside front floor pan corroded, offside rear inner sill corroded, rear floorpans corroded, front crossmember corroded

Travel on handbrake lever

Pass 7 Mar 2007 75,428 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 75,248 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nsr chassis corroded

poor beam pattern on os headlamp

rear tyres in poor condition

Pass 11 Mar 2006 73,622 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 73,609 miles

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

ns track rod end worn

nsr chassis corroded

nsr tyre uneven tread wear

poor beam pattern on os headlamp

steering rack worn

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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B900 LDL 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 B900 LDL, 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 B900 LDL registered?

B900 LDL is a 1985 Ford Orion, first registered on 15 March 1985.

Is B900 LDL safe to buy?

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