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D833 XEV

1987 Ford Orion

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,676 mi
Last recorded46,676 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2022
Typical for 1987 Ford Orion53,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD833 XEV
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2022 46,676 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 46,407 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 45,942 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 45,787 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 44,349 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Jun 2017 44,348 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Aug 2013 44,339 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

slight corrosion os outer sill

Fail 13 Aug 2013 44,339 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

slight corrosion os outer sill

Fail 13 Apr 2011 44,173 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 44,173 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 44,131 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 44,044 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 43,883 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 43,723 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 43,348 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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D833 XEV is a 1987 Ford Orion in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 D833 XEV, 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.

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What year was D833 XEV registered?

D833 XEV is a 1987 Ford Orion, first registered on 16 June 1987.

Is D833 XEV safe to buy?

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