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D835 VRX

1986 Ford Orion

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

33,073 mi
Last recorded33,073 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2007
Typical for 1986 Ford Orion55,383 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD835 VRX
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2007 33,073 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 33,073 miles

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

vehicle rusting in many areas. †temp repair to o/s/r light lens o.k at time of test.

Pass 14 Sep 2006 32,299 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 32,299 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/r light lens has satisfactory temp repair.

Pass 22 Sep 2005 31,652 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Fail 21 Sep 2005 31,642 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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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D835 VRX is a 1986 Ford Orion in Red with a 1,392cc 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 D835 VRX, 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 D835 VRX registered?

D835 VRX is a 1986 Ford Orion, first registered on 1 October 1986.

Is D835 VRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for D835 VRX shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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