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D42 DRT

1987 Ford Orion

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

6,199 mi
Last recorded6,199 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2007
Typical for 1987 Ford Orion53,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD42 DRT
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2007 6,199 miles

all advisory items the same as when originaly tested with the exception of hc content in emissions & flickering oil light

Fail 24 Apr 2007 6,199 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

both cv gaitors perishing

both track control arm to anti roll bar bushes perished

exhaust emission hydrocarbon content high

floor to sill lips ,rear floors ,rear arches, rear quarter bottoms & offside front wing bottom all becoming corroded

front & rear bumpers cracked

offside rear floor dented

oil light has flickerd on during the mot test

Pass 14 Apr 2006 5,965 miles

Rear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 12 Apr 2006 5,965 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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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D42 DRT is a 1987 Ford Orion in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D42 DRT, 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 D42 DRT registered?

D42 DRT is a 1987 Ford Orion, first registered on 15 June 1987.

Is D42 DRT safe to buy?

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