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C543 CBK

1986 Ford Orion

White Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

58,299 mi
Last recorded58,299 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2022
Typical for 1986 Ford Orion55,383 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC543 CBK
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2022 58,299 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 58,129 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 57,949 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 57,764 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 57,764 miles

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety engine (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 57,457 miles

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

Rear Tyres Deteriorated

Fail 14 Mar 2018 57,457 miles

Brake servo leaking AIR (3.6.C.1c)

Nearside Steering retaining device missing Track Rod End no split Pin (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Steering retaining device missing Track Rod End no split Pin (2.2.C.1g)

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

Rear Tyres Deteriorated

Pass 14 Mar 2017 57,025 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 56,601 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

oil leak

rear seats removed at time of test

Fail 15 Mar 2016 56,599 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2015 56,223 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 10 Mar 2015 56,213 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 7 Mar 2014 55,800 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 55,379 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 55,379 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 55,024 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 54,603 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 54,114 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 53,623 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 52,999 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 52,274 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 51,500 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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C543 CBK is a 1986 Ford Orion in White with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 C543 CBK, 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 C543 CBK registered?

C543 CBK is a 1986 Ford Orion, first registered on 21 May 1986.

Is C543 CBK safe to buy?

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