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D362 DLX

1987 Ford Orion

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

6,723 mi
Last recorded6,723 miles
Recorded on8 May 2007
Typical for 1987 Ford Orion53,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD362 DLX
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 May 2007 6,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Corrosion to OSF inner wing

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Slight earth fault NSR

Pass 2 May 2006 3,975 miles

Advise condition of floor pan/chass. a lot of welding carried out

Advise plastic sill covers fitted

advise marks on windscreen

advise no spare wheel

Fail 28 Apr 2006 3,969 miles

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

Advise corrossion osr tie bar mount area

Advise marks on windscreen

Advise nsf calip spring incorrectley fitted

Advise plastic sill covers fitted

Advise spare wheel missing

advise general condition of floor pan/ chass. poor/lot of major repairs

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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D362 DLX is a 1987 Ford Orion in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D362 DLX, 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 D362 DLX registered?

D362 DLX is a 1987 Ford Orion, first registered on 15 June 1987.

Is D362 DLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for D362 DLX shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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