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C295 NRR

1985 Ford Orion

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,834 mi
Last recorded89,834 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2011
Typical for 1985 Ford Orion60,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC295 NRR
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2011 89,834 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 83,387 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside and offside front trak control arm iner bushes are slightly detiorated

nearside front floor pan is slightly corroded

nearside rear wheel bearing is slightly noisy

Pass 14 Oct 2009 81,849 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 81,849 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring 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)

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

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

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

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

metal brake pipes covered in grease

underside of vehicle weak with corrosion

Fail 14 Oct 2008 81,067 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside rear tyre has alot of age cracks in inside sidewall not yet deep enough to reach cords

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 81,067 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear tyre has alot of age cracks in inside sidewall not yet deep enough to reach cords

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 80,004 miles

Offside rear tyre has got age cracks not yet deep enough to reach cords

Pass 19 Oct 2006 78,654 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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C295 NRR is a 1985 Ford Orion in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C295 NRR, 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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What year was C295 NRR registered?

C295 NRR is a 1985 Ford Orion, first registered on 13 November 1985.

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