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B98 WHM

1984 Ford Orion

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,672 mi
Last recorded79,672 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2009
Typical for 1984 Ford Orion53,394 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB98 WHM
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2009 79,672 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

n/s rear wheel bearing noisy

Fail 25 Feb 2009 70,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

n/s rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 29 Feb 2008 77,533 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 28 Feb 2008 77,533 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 1 Mar 2007 75,709 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

all wheel arches rusty

slight roughness in n/s rear wheel bearing

Fail 1 Mar 2007 75,709 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

all wheel arches rusty

slight roughness in n/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 8 Mar 2006 73,648 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 27 Feb 2006 73,599 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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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B98 WHM is a 1984 Ford Orion in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 B98 WHM, 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.

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B98 WHM is a 1984 Ford Orion, first registered on 1 August 1984.

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