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C600 VHP

1985 Ford Orion

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

81,546 mi
Last recorded81,546 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 1985 Ford Orion60,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC600 VHP
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 81,546 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2024 81,538 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2014 79,913 miles

Centre Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 77,344 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 75,476 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 73,205 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 70,186 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 67,650 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 64,276 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 60,857 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 60,852 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 57,763 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2005 55,281 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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C600 VHP is a 1985 Ford Orion in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 C600 VHP, 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 C600 VHP registered?

C600 VHP is a 1985 Ford Orion, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C600 VHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for C600 VHP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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