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C218 XBJ

1986 Ford Orion

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,773 mi
Last recorded89,773 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2011
Typical for 1986 Ford Orion55,383 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC218 XBJ
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2011 89,773 miles

1/ front slam panel becoming corroded 2/ slight play in steering rack 3/ pin hole o/s front outer drive shaft gaiter. 4/ Water pump leaking.

Pass 25 Oct 2010 89,434 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 89,416 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

1.front vallance under bonnet corroded 2.rear coil springs rusty 3.slight wear in n/s & o/s steering rack 4.slight damage to front no plate 5.slight leak in exhaust rear box 6.n/s/f cv boot perrished

Pass 15 Oct 2009 88,819 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 88,800 miles

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

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

1. bonnet slam panel becoming corroded. 2. n/sa front outer drive shaft gaiter becoming perished. 3. pin hole in o/s front outer drive shaft gaiter. 4. o/s rear brake slightly tight.

Pass 8 Oct 2008 88,010 miles

1. both front tyres at legal limits. 2. rear exhaust silencer becoming weak due to corrosion. 3. n/s outer sill becoming weak due to corrosion at front.

Pass 2 Oct 2007 86,903 miles

o/s front tyre at legal

o/s front outer drive shaft gaiter becoming perished

Pass 11 Oct 2006 86,172 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 86,138 miles

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

o/s/f drive shaft gaiter becomingperished small hole † †rear exhaust silencer becoming wek to corrosion

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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C218 XBJ is a 1986 Ford Orion in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C218 XBJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C218 XBJ registered?

C218 XBJ is a 1986 Ford Orion, first registered on 18 June 1986.

Is C218 XBJ safe to buy?

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