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B336 UCJ

1985 Ford Orion

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2025
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

1,830 mi
Last recorded1,830 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2024
Typical for 1985 Ford Orion60,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB336 UCJ
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 18 Jun 2024 1,830 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 1,273 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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B336 UCJ is a 1985 Ford Orion in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B336 UCJ, 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 B336 UCJ registered?

B336 UCJ is a 1985 Ford Orion, first registered on 23 May 1985.

Is B336 UCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for B336 UCJ shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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