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D463 BAC

1986 Ford Orion

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,324 mi
Last recorded55,324 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2014
Typical for 1986 Ford Orion55,383 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD463 BAC
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2014 55,324 miles

Brake Servo Assistance Weak

Fuel Pipes Corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 55,258 miles

Brake Servo Assistance Weak

Fuel Pipes Corroded

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 55,171 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 26 Sep 2012 55,171 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fluid / pad warning light on

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 55,114 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 54,990 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 54,695 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 54,692 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 54,631 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 54,311 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 54,310 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

engine oil leak.

fuel pipes rusty.

Pass 14 Sep 2006 54,229 miles

engine oil leak.

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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D463 BAC is a 1986 Ford Orion in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 D463 BAC, 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 D463 BAC registered?

D463 BAC is a 1986 Ford Orion, first registered on 5 August 1986.

Is D463 BAC safe to buy?

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