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C194 MHJ

1986 Ford Orion

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

36,209 mi
Last recorded36,209 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2022
Typical for 1986 Ford Orion55,383 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC194 MHJ
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2022 36,209 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 36,208 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 35,187 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 31,907 miles

engine idle high. advise attention

Fail 24 Nov 2015 31,907 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/80R13 (4.1.E.1)

engine idle high. advise attention

Pass 26 Nov 2014 29,055 miles

Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 27,098 miles

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

Vehicle weak

Fail 20 Nov 2013 27,093 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Nearside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

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

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Vehicle weak

Pass 23 Nov 2012 24,557 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 22,069 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 19,993 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 17,667 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 15,341 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 13,183 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 111,103 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 111,082 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2005 9,073 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 9,058 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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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C194 MHJ is a 1986 Ford Orion in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 C194 MHJ, 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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What year was C194 MHJ registered?

C194 MHJ is a 1986 Ford Orion, first registered on 22 May 1986.

Is C194 MHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C194 MHJ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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