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D126 JMC

1986 Ford Orion

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

31,970 mi
Last recorded31,970 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 Ford Orion55,383 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD126 JMC
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 31,970 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 31,925 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 31,751 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 31,554 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 31,271 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 31,183 miles

brake pedal spongy

Pass 10 Aug 2018 30,817 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 30,025 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 29,313 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 29,304 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 29,124 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 28,408 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 27,584 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 26,031 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 23,688 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 23,216 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 23,177 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 22,955 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 22,688 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 22,321 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 22,321 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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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D126 JMC is a 1986 Ford Orion in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 D126 JMC, 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

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What year was D126 JMC registered?

D126 JMC is a 1986 Ford Orion, first registered on 16 September 1986.

Is D126 JMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for D126 JMC shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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