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C359 DWR

1986 Ford Orion

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,037 mi
Last recorded76,037 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2007
Typical for 1986 Ford Orion55,383 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC359 DWR
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2007 76,037 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 76,035 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2006 74,896 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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C359 DWR is a 1986 Ford Orion in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 C359 DWR, 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

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What year was C359 DWR registered?

C359 DWR is a 1986 Ford Orion, first registered on 26 March 1986.

Is C359 DWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C359 DWR shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C359 DWR have outstanding finance?

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