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D733 FHV

1986 Ford Orion

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,277 mi
Last recorded84,277 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2008
Typical for 1986 Ford Orion55,383 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD733 FHV
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2008 84,277 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 16 Jul 2008 84,256 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 70,019 miles

o/s rear shocker damp 4 hub caps fitted

Fail 13 Jul 2007 69,974 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

o/s rear shocker damp 4 hub caps fitted

Fail 3 Jul 2007 69,928 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

4 hub caps fitted o/s rear shocker damp

Pass 8 Jun 2006 57,076 miles

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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D733 FHV is a 1986 Ford Orion in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 D733 FHV, 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 D733 FHV registered?

D733 FHV is a 1986 Ford Orion, first registered on 21 August 1986.

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