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D146 RGT

1987 Ford Orion

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

2,182 mi
Last recorded2,182 miles
Recorded on11 May 2024
Typical for 1987 Ford Orion53,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD146 RGT
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2024 2,182 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 2,153 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2023 2,103 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2022 1,764 miles
Fail 7 May 2022 1,761 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 4 May 2022 1,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 1,680 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 1,387 miles

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play at its inner most fixing

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre split and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Apr 2020 1,386 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached loose at bottom (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail loose (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play at its inner most fixing

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre split and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 1,267 miles

Nearside Rear service brake low effort either adjust or replace and monitor as nessersary

Pass 23 Apr 2018 347 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 99,909 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 99,577 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 99,265 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 98,178 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 98,174 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 97,850 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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D146 RGT is a 1987 Ford Orion in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1987 Ford Orion models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 53,548 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 D146 RGT, 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 39 years old, this Ford Orion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D146 RGT registered?

D146 RGT is a 1987 Ford Orion, first registered on 17 June 1987.

Is D146 RGT safe to buy?

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