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C251 DMM

1985 Ford Orion

Blue Diesel 1608cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,782 mi
Last recorded82,782 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2009
Typical for 1985 Ford Orion60,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC251 DMM
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,608cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2009 82,782 miles

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

slight corrosion to n/s outer door sill

Pass 14 Mar 2008 75,792 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 68,917 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 60,360 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 60,360 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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C251 DMM is a 1985 Ford Orion in Blue with a 1,608cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 C251 DMM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C251 DMM registered?

C251 DMM is a 1985 Ford Orion, first registered on 8 August 1985.

Is C251 DMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C251 DMM shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C251 DMM have outstanding finance?

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