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C976 WSF

1986 Ford Orion

Gold Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,121 mi
Last recorded74,121 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2007
Typical for 1986 Ford Orion55,383 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC976 WSF
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1986
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2007 74,121 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 74,121 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 65,875 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 65,875 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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C976 WSF is a 1986 Ford Orion in Gold with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C976 WSF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C976 WSF?

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What year was C976 WSF registered?

C976 WSF is a 1986 Ford Orion, first registered on 23 May 1986.

Is C976 WSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for C976 WSF shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C976 WSF have outstanding finance?

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