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C434 UJL

1985 Ford Orion

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

32,146 mi
Last recorded32,146 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2023
Typical for 1985 Ford Orion60,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC434 UJL
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2023 32,146 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 30,740 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 29,340 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 21,586 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 18,783 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight play detected at o/s front road wheel

Fail 3 Aug 2010 18,783 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight play detected at o/s front road wheel

Pass 23 Jul 2009 15,875 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 15,875 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 13,652 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 11,783 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 11,753 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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C434 UJL is a 1985 Ford Orion in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 C434 UJL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C434 UJL registered?

C434 UJL is a 1985 Ford Orion, first registered on 19 August 1985.

Is C434 UJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C434 UJL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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