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D818 UHC

1987 Ford Orion

Gold Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

32,700 mi
Last recorded32,700 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 1987 Ford Orion53,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD818 UHC
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1987
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 32,700 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Sep 2016 32,085 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 32,085 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 31,599 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 31,133 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Sep 2013 30,616 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 29,959 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 29,496 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 29,088 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 28,565 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 27,543 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 26,568 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 25,507 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 25,180 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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D818 UHC is a 1987 Ford Orion in Gold with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1987 Ford Orion models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 53,548 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 D818 UHC, 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 39 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 D818 UHC registered?

D818 UHC is a 1987 Ford Orion, first registered on 1 January 1987.

Is D818 UHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for D818 UHC shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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