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D84 DOW

1986 Ford Orion

Gold Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

28,761 mi
Last recorded28,761 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2005
Typical for 1986 Ford Orion55,383 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD84 DOW
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1986
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2005 28,761 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2005 28,761 miles

Nearside Front Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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D84 DOW is a 1986 Ford Orion in Gold with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 D84 DOW, 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 D84 DOW registered?

D84 DOW is a 1986 Ford Orion, first registered on 12 August 1986.

Is D84 DOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for D84 DOW shows 2 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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