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H985 YWD

1990 Ford Orion

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

6,801 mi
Last recorded6,801 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2007
Typical for 1990 Ford Orion55,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH985 YWD
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2007 6,801 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 99,572 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Jan 2006 99,556 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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H985 YWD is a 1990 Ford Orion in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1990 Ford Orion models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 55,889 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 H985 YWD, 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 36 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 H985 YWD registered?

H985 YWD is a 1990 Ford Orion, first registered on 29 August 1990.

Is H985 YWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for H985 YWD shows 3 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.

Does H985 YWD have outstanding finance?

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