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C350 FMU

1986 Ford Orion

Yellow Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,259 mi
Last recorded70,259 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2015
Typical for 1986 Ford Orion55,383 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC350 FMU
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1986
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2015 70,259 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt.

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

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

Nearside front wing to under bonnet inner wing corroded.

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 65,854 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 65,854 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 60,790 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 55,561 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 47,628 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 37,157 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 37,072 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 36,871 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 36,867 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 36,608 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 35,347 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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C350 FMU is a 1986 Ford Orion in Yellow with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 C350 FMU, 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

How do I check the history of C350 FMU?

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What year was C350 FMU registered?

C350 FMU is a 1986 Ford Orion, first registered on 30 April 1986.

Is C350 FMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C350 FMU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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