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B298 MGU

1985 Ford Orion

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2023
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

71,221 mi
Last recorded71,221 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2022
Typical for 1985 Ford Orion60,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB298 MGU
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2022 71,221 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 66,801 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 66,292 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 65,742 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 65,557 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 61,521 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 58,750 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 58,744 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2007 56,921 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 54,787 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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B298 MGU is a 1985 Ford Orion in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1985 Ford Orion models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 60,530 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 B298 MGU, 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 41 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 B298 MGU registered?

B298 MGU is a 1985 Ford Orion, first registered on 18 February 1985.

Is B298 MGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for B298 MGU shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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