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C774 OAV

1986 Ford Orion

Red Diesel 1608cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

80,223 mi
Last recorded80,223 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2013
Typical for 1986 Ford Orion55,383 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC774 OAV
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,608cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2013 80,223 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/r tyre slightly distorted

Pass 29 Oct 2012 78,597 miles

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

fuel smell from engine bay (no sign of leak)

o/s/r inner sill corroded

slight damage to outer side wall n/s/f tyre

Pass 21 Oct 2011 77,288 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

corrision o/s/r and n/s/r body work

damage to outer side wall n/s/f tyre

smell of fuel from vehicle,no signs of leaks

Pass 4 Nov 2010 75,870 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

n/s wiper rubber started to split

o/s/r tyre cracking on side walls

Fail 4 Nov 2010 75,870 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

n/s wiper rubber started to split

o/s/r tyre cracking on side walls

Pass 16 Nov 2009 74,615 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rubber boot on o/s/f lower ball joint split

screw in o/s/r tyre

signs of pulsating rear lights

slight fouling marks on both front brake hoses

Pass 5 Nov 2008 73,273 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 73,273 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 71,994 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 70,563 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 69,340 miles

corrosion on both outer sills need attention (clean & re-paint)

front shock absorbers due a change, getting weak.

nsr light lens cracked

os outer c.v. gaiter badly perished

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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C774 OAV is a 1986 Ford Orion in Red with a 1,608cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 C774 OAV, 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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C774 OAV is a 1986 Ford Orion, first registered on 7 January 1986.

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