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B586 GNT

1985 Ford Orion

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,056 mi
Last recorded37,056 miles
Recorded on16 May 2013
Typical for 1985 Ford Orion60,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB586 GNT
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 16 May 2013 37,056 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 May 2012 31,792 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 27,017 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 22,369 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 15,101 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2008 5,902 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 97,120 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 88,793 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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B586 GNT is a 1985 Ford Orion in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 B586 GNT, 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.

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What year was B586 GNT registered?

B586 GNT is a 1985 Ford Orion, first registered on 22 January 1985.

Is B586 GNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for B586 GNT shows 8 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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