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A779 YCY

1984 Ford Orion

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

29,039 mi
Last recorded29,039 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1984 Ford Orion53,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA779 YCY
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 29,039 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 28,842 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear main oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2023 28,842 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear main oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no fluid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 28,644 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2021 28,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 27,484 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 27,480 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Registration plate incorrect WRONG COLOUR (0.1 (c))

Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail BOTH (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension rod likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front SLIGHT PLAY IN TIE ROD

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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A779 YCY is a 1984 Ford Orion in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1984 Ford Orion models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 53,394 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 A779 YCY, 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 42 years old, this Ford Orion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A779 YCY registered?

A779 YCY is a 1984 Ford Orion, first registered on 31 December 1984.

Is A779 YCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A779 YCY shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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