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D181 WNV

1986 Ford Orion

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

94,424 mi
Last recorded94,424 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2021
Typical for 1986 Ford Orion55,383 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD181 WNV
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2021 94,424 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 93,827 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 93,429 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 93,016 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 92,643 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 92,041 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded undert wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

both rear wheel arch rusty

fuel pipes front to rear rusty

oil leaks

rear bumper temp taped up

under vechile surface rust

Pass 10 Sep 2014 91,364 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 90,725 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 90,098 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 89,580 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 89,110 miles

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

offside and nearside rear wheel arches corrosion

Pass 18 Sep 2009 88,792 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 88,577 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear arches corrosion

Pass 18 Sep 2007 88,282 miles

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

both front and o/s/r tyres perishing

o/s/r trailing arm bushes perished

rear wheel arches corrosion

Pass 22 Sep 2006 87,829 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front tyres perishing

rear wheel arches rust blisters

Fail 13 Sep 2006 87,816 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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D181 WNV is a 1986 Ford Orion in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 D181 WNV, 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 D181 WNV registered?

D181 WNV is a 1986 Ford Orion, first registered on 15 August 1986.

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