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D890 MUS

1986 Ford Orion

Maroon Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

72,359 mi
Last recorded72,359 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Ford Orion55,383 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD890 MUS
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1986
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 72,359 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2025 72,225 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 71,877 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 71,012 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 70,540 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 70,186 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 69,948 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 69,858 miles

oil leaks

Fail 8 Jun 2018 69,857 miles

Fuel pipe insecure at pump (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

oil leaks

Pass 20 Aug 2016 69,126 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 69,103 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 68,872 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 68,853 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

ply in both rear shock absorbers

Pass 18 May 2012 68,219 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 61,592 miles

BOTH MAIN FUEL PIPES SHOWING CORROSION

EXHAUST MOUNTING TOWARDS REAR RUBBER SPLITTING

N/S/R WHEEL SHOWING A BUCKLE ON HANDTURN

VEHICLE NOT FITTED WITH SIDE REPEATERS [HAS WRAPAROUND FRONT INDICATORS]

Fail 24 Apr 2008 61,592 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

BOTH MAIN FUEL PIPES SHOWING CORROSION

EXHAUST MOUNTING TOWARDS REAR RUBBER SPLITTING

N/S/R WHEEL SHOWING A BUCKLE ON HANDTURN

VEHICLE NOT FITTED WITH SIDE REPEATERS [HAS WRAPAROUND FRONT INDICATORS]

Pass 19 Nov 2005 61,508 miles

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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D890 MUS is a 1986 Ford Orion in Maroon with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 D890 MUS, 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.

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D890 MUS is a 1986 Ford Orion, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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