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C850 JDV

1986 Ford Orion

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,797 mi
Last recorded62,797 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2007
Typical for 1986 Ford Orion55,383 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC850 JDV
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2007 62,797 miles

Rear Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Oct 2007 62,496 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear 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 18 May 2007 60,975 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2006 57,801 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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C850 JDV is a 1986 Ford Orion in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C850 JDV, 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 C850 JDV registered?

C850 JDV is a 1986 Ford Orion, first registered on 7 May 1986.

Is C850 JDV safe to buy?

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