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C280 HHK

1985 Ford Orion

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

13,373 mi
Last recorded13,373 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2019
Typical for 1985 Ford Orion60,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC280 HHK
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2019 13,373 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 27 Oct 2018 12,843 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 12,843 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2016 12,533 miles

rust on rear chassis legs.front and rear suspension bushes wearing.

Fail 6 Oct 2016 12,532 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rust on rear chassis legs.front and rear suspension bushes wearing.

Pass 12 Oct 2015 11,856 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front (2.4.G.2)

Both Front coil springs corroded

Both Rear coil springs corroded

Fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

Fail 15 Sep 2015 11,849 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside coil spring corroded Both Front (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

coil spring corroded Both Rear (2.4.C.1b)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2014 10,878 miles

near side front anti roll bar bush perished, but no play found, advise only

near side rear anti roll bar bush perished, but no play found, advise only

off side front anti roll bar bush perished, but no play found, advise only

off side rear anti roll bar bush perished, but no play found, advise only

Pass 3 Sep 2013 9,952 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 9,952 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 8,915 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 7,742 miles

Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Aug 2011 7,742 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 6,602 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 6,602 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front lower arm bushes cracked

oil leak from engine

oil leak from gearbox

rear trailing arm bushes cracked

slight inter action both rear lamps

slight play n/s rack end inner

Pass 1 Sep 2009 4,916 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 2,576 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 370 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 98,719 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 96,771 miles

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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C280 HHK is a 1985 Ford Orion in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 C280 HHK, 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.

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C280 HHK is a 1985 Ford Orion, first registered on 23 September 1985.

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