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C358 ADC

1986 Ford Orion

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

43,377 mi
Last recorded43,377 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 1986 Ford Orion55,383 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC358 ADC
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 43,377 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 41,888 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 38,852 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2007 34,466 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 20,942 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 20,942 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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C358 ADC is a 1986 Ford Orion in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 C358 ADC, 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

How do I check the history of C358 ADC?

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What year was C358 ADC registered?

C358 ADC is a 1986 Ford Orion, first registered on 17 June 1986.

Is C358 ADC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C358 ADC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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