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B609 VKR

1985 Ford Orion

Gold Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2025
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,635 mi
Last recorded60,635 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
Typical for 1985 Ford Orion60,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB609 VKR
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2024 60,635 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2024 60,635 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Possible air in system (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box side (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake pedal creeping down

Pass 13 Oct 2021 60,595 miles

both front springs not seating correctly at upper mounts

Fail 12 Oct 2021 60,595 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

both front springs not seating correctly at upper mounts

Pass 15 Oct 2010 55,925 miles

n/s rear wheel bearing has slight noise

Pass 1 Oct 2009 48,861 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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B609 VKR is a 1985 Ford Orion in Gold with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B609 VKR, 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 B609 VKR registered?

B609 VKR is a 1985 Ford Orion, first registered on 17 January 1985.

Is B609 VKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for B609 VKR shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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