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C136 HSE

1986 Ford Orion

Gold Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

79,419 mi
Last recorded79,419 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2008
Typical for 1986 Ford Orion55,383 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC136 HSE
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1986
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2008 79,419 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f sill panel is corroded but not exsesive

underbody condition is generaly poor but servicable

Fail 19 Jun 2008 79,419 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f sill panel is corroded but not exsesive

underbody condition is generaly poor but servicable

Pass 27 Jun 2007 75,252 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all anti roll bar bushes front and rear deteriorated

all brake pipes on underside coated in underseal and grease unable to fully inspect brake pipes

nearside inner valance weak and corroded out with prescribed area

nearside rear chassis leg corroded at center silencer

offside and nearside front ,floor to sills corroded to excess out with prescribed

offside rear chassis leg holed and corroded to excess out with prescribed area

offside rear of wheel arch corroded and holed out with prescribed area

underside of vehicle heavely coated in underseal

Fail 21 Jun 2007 75,178 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all anti-roll bar bushes front and rear deteriorated

all brake pipes covered in grease or underseal

battery box floor corroded

nearside inner valance weak and corroded out with presribed area

offside floor to sill corroded to excess outwith prescribed area

offside rear chassis leg holed and corroded to excess out with prescribed area

offside rear of wheel arch corroded and holed outwith prescribed area

tyres on front axle different size to rears

underside of vehicle heavely coated in under seal

Pass 29 Jun 2006 71,167 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 71,074 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

coolant leaking

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2006 70,719 miles

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

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

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

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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C136 HSE is a 1986 Ford Orion in Gold with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1986 Ford Orion models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 55,383 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 C136 HSE, 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 40 years old, this Ford Orion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C136 HSE is a 1986 Ford Orion, first registered on 1 January 1986.

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