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C646 VVC

1985 Ford Orion

Beige Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,411 mi
Last recorded84,411 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2016
Typical for 1985 Ford Orion60,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC646 VVC
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2016 84,411 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 83,985 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 80,867 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 76,801 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 76,310 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 76,310 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 75,709 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 75,036 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 75,036 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 74,352 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 73,436 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 72,429 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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C646 VVC is a 1985 Ford Orion in Beige with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 C646 VVC, 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 C646 VVC registered?

C646 VVC is a 1985 Ford Orion, first registered on 3 September 1985.

Is C646 VVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C646 VVC 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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