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D77 MAT

1988 Ford Orion

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

40,906 mi
Last recorded40,906 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 1988 Ford Orion57,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD77 MAT
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 40,906 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 40,893 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 40,867 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 40,749 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 40,589 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 40,368 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 40,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 40,129 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 39,972 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 37,495 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 37,471 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 36,308 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 36,308 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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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D77 MAT is a 1988 Ford Orion in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1988 Ford Orion models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 57,492 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 D77 MAT, 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 38 years old, this Ford Orion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of D77 MAT?

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What year was D77 MAT registered?

D77 MAT is a 1988 Ford Orion, first registered on 4 August 1988.

Is D77 MAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for D77 MAT shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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