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D980 DLP

1987 Ford Orion

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

21,278 mi
Last recorded21,278 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2007
Typical for 1987 Ford Orion53,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD980 DLP
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2007 21,278 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 21,278 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 20,631 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 20,631 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.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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D980 DLP is a 1987 Ford Orion in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 D980 DLP, 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 D980 DLP registered?

D980 DLP is a 1987 Ford Orion, first registered on 26 May 1987.

Is D980 DLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for D980 DLP shows 4 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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