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C691 EAT

1986 Ford Orion

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

23,953 mi
Last recorded23,953 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 1986 Ford Orion55,383 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC691 EAT
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 23,953 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear both side tyres worn low

vehicle has been under sealed

Fail 28 Mar 2017 23,948 miles

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both side inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both side (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear both side tyres worn low

Pass 10 Mar 2016 23,904 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 22,266 miles

nearside rear shocker sticking

Fail 1 Jul 2015 22,263 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside rear shocker sticking

Pass 20 Aug 2012 12,380 miles

offside step sill corroded

radiator leaking

Fail 18 Aug 2012 12,379 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

offside step sill corroded

radiator leaking

Pass 22 May 2008 11,271 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 11,104 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 10,808 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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C691 EAT is a 1986 Ford Orion in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 C691 EAT, 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.

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What year was C691 EAT registered?

C691 EAT is a 1986 Ford Orion, first registered on 16 January 1986.

Is C691 EAT safe to buy?

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