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H840 WYY

1971 Ford Orion

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

167,201 mi
Last recorded167,201 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2010
Typical for 1971 Ford Orion60,941 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH840 WYY
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2010 167,201 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2008 160,230 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 160,230 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2007 151,766 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2006 142,381 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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H840 WYY is a 1971 Ford Orion in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1971 Ford Orion models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 60,941 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 H840 WYY, 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 55 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 H840 WYY registered?

H840 WYY is a 1971 Ford Orion, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is H840 WYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for H840 WYY shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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