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C30 VFH

1985 Ford Orion

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,139 mi
Last recorded60,139 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2011
Typical for 1985 Ford Orion60,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC30 VFH
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2011 60,139 miles

both rear wheel bearings some movement. brake warning lamp on. coolant warning lamp on.

some damage to os screen not in swept area

Fail 27 Jan 2011 60,139 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

both rear wheel bearings some movement. brake warning lamp on. coolant warning lamp on.

some damage to os screen not in swept area

Pass 3 Feb 2010 46,037 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 40,590 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit

Pass 31 Oct 2006 40,543 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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C30 VFH is a 1985 Ford Orion in Red with a 1,597cc petrol 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 C30 VFH, 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 C30 VFH registered?

C30 VFH is a 1985 Ford Orion, first registered on 29 November 1985.

Is C30 VFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for C30 VFH 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.

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