MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,106 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both rear inner sills corroded
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both rear inner sills corroded
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front and rear road springs starting to corrode
innersills starting to corrode
nearside rear outer sill starting to corrode
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front and rear road springs starting to corrode
innersills starting to corrode
nearside rear outer sill starting to corrode
nearside sill starting to corrode
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
clutch pedal rubber in poor condition
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
clutch pedal rubber in poor condition
n/s/r wheel bearing starting to sound (smooth operation)
Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Orion?
Based on 85,037 MOT tests across 23,306 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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D983 YRS is a 1987 Ford Orion in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 D983 YRS, 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 D983 YRS registered?
D983 YRS is a 1987 Ford Orion, first registered on 3 June 1987.
Is D983 YRS safe to buy?
The MOT history for D983 YRS shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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