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C227 NTW

1986 Ford Orion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

1,330 mi
Last recorded1,330 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 1986 Ford Orion55,383 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC227 NTW
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 1,330 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear inner arch at bumper corrosion in non presscribed area

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides sills/inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

outer sill covers

slight oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2024 1,138 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

outer sill covers

Pass 15 May 2023 777 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy and rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear inner arch corrosion

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

outer sill covers

Pass 26 Apr 2022 84 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

sill covers

Fail 21 Apr 2022 84 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

sill covers

Pass 9 Jul 2020 95,318 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front both sides track control arm bushes slight perished

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy very slight (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear end of sill slight corrosion

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

sill covers

Pass 21 Jun 2014 94,998 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

hand brake high

int mirror missing

near side rear inner body /ach corroded non presscribed area

sill covers

Fail 16 Jun 2014 94,971 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

hand brake high

int mirror missing

near side rear inner body /ach corroded non presscribed area

near side rear tyre cracking

sill covers

Pass 15 Jun 2013 90,129 miles

front anti roll bar "rear" bushes starting to cravk up.

fuel cap req;

Pass 7 Jun 2012 88,198 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 87,315 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 87,315 miles

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

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 84,785 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 82,830 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 82,830 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 80,825 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 78,892 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 76,988 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 76,988 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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C227 NTW is a 1986 Ford Orion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1986 Ford Orion models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 55,383 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 C227 NTW, 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 40 years old, this Ford Orion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C227 NTW registered?

C227 NTW is a 1986 Ford Orion, first registered on 30 June 1986.

Is C227 NTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C227 NTW shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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