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C713 PMY

1985 Ford Orion

Gold Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,307 mi
Last recorded62,307 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2008
Typical for 1985 Ford Orion60,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC713 PMY
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2008 62,307 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

advise inlet manifold stained.

advise rear bumper damaged.

Fail 12 Sep 2008 62,290 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

advise inlet manifold stained.

advise rear bumper damaged.

Pass 1 Sep 2007 60,446 miles

condition of brake servo

front antiroll bar bushes wearing and perishing

n/s cv gaitor perishing

rear tie rod arm bushes wearing

Pass 23 Sep 2006 59,806 miles

o/s front inner wing corroding

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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C713 PMY is a 1985 Ford Orion in Gold with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C713 PMY, 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 C713 PMY registered?

C713 PMY is a 1985 Ford Orion, first registered on 16 September 1985.

Is C713 PMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C713 PMY shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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