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C384 BLJ

1986 Ford Orion

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,093 mi
Last recorded44,093 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2009
Typical for 1986 Ford Orion55,383 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC384 BLJ
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 23 Jun 2009 44,093 miles

r/n/s underwing area corner section corroded

r/o/s+f/n/s bearings slightly worn

rear exhaust box corroded/slight blow

Pass 17 Jun 2008 43,100 miles

f/n/s wheel bearing slightly noisey

r/n/s underwing area corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2007 41,900 miles

r/n/s wheel bearing slightly loose †rear floor pan corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2006 40,863 miles

rear tyres worn †rear brakes slight binding

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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C384 BLJ is a 1986 Ford Orion in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C384 BLJ, 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 C384 BLJ registered?

C384 BLJ is a 1986 Ford Orion, first registered on 20 May 1986.

Is C384 BLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C384 BLJ shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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