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C280 NTL

1986 Ford Orion

Cream Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,023 mi
Last recorded38,023 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 1986 Ford Orion55,383 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC280 NTL
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1986
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2023 38,023 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 37,611 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 37,608 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion in o/s rear wheel arch

Pass 7 Nov 2011 37,393 miles

N/S/R seat belt very noisey when returning

O/S/R arch where it meets sill corroded.

Pass 29 Oct 2010 37,234 miles

N/S/R seat belt slow to retract

Pass 4 Nov 2009 37,045 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear seat belt slow to retract

Pass 14 Nov 2008 36,765 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 36,719 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2007 36,423 miles

NSR wheel brg. noisey

NSR wheel rim slight bent

OSR metal brake pipe corroded

Signs of leak around master cylinder, suspect leaking into servo

Fail 8 Nov 2007 36,423 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

NSR wheel brg. noisey

NSR wheel rim slight bent

OSF + NSF + NSR flexi brake hose ferrules corroded

Signs of leak around master cylinder, suspect leaking into servo

Pass 14 Nov 2006 36,076 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 35,702 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

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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C280 NTL is a 1986 Ford Orion in Cream with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C280 NTL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C280 NTL registered?

C280 NTL is a 1986 Ford Orion, first registered on 26 February 1986.

Is C280 NTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C280 NTL shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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