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B595 EVV

1985 Ford Orion

Gold Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

69,268 mi
Last recorded69,268 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2015
Typical for 1985 Ford Orion60,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB595 EVV
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2015 69,268 miles

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Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside front inner wing corroded near bonnet hinge (not insecure). more than 30 c.m from strut top.

Pass 2 Jun 2014 69,152 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 69,152 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2010 68,917 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 68,917 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 68,439 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 64,924 miles

advised osf nsf brake pipes corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2008 64,924 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advised osf nsf brake pipes corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2006 62,116 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 60,850 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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B595 EVV is a 1985 Ford Orion in Gold with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 B595 EVV, 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 B595 EVV registered?

B595 EVV is a 1985 Ford Orion, first registered on 4 January 1985.

Is B595 EVV safe to buy?

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