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C452 LGF

1986 Ford Orion

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

29,810 mi
Last recorded29,810 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2009
Typical for 1986 Ford Orion55,383 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC452 LGF
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2009 29,810 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 29,672 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 29,385 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 29,195 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 22 Sep 2005 28,990 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 28,990 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside rear tyre is worn unevenly.

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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C452 LGF is a 1986 Ford Orion in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 C452 LGF, 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 C452 LGF?

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What year was C452 LGF registered?

C452 LGF is a 1986 Ford Orion, first registered on 30 April 1986.

Is C452 LGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for C452 LGF shows 6 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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