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D493 WPG

1986 Ford Orion

Red Petrol 1608cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

42,875 mi
Last recorded42,875 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2008
Typical for 1986 Ford Orion55,383 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD493 WPG
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,608cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2008 42,875 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 42,691 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 42,691 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 42,495 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 42,495 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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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D493 WPG is a 1986 Ford Orion in Red with a 1,608cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 D493 WPG, 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 D493 WPG registered?

D493 WPG is a 1986 Ford Orion, first registered on 6 August 1986.

Is D493 WPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for D493 WPG shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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