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D629 XPU

1987 Ford Orion

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

67,801 mi
Last recorded67,801 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2007
Typical for 1987 Ford Orion53,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD629 XPU
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2007 67,801 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 63,178 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 63,178 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

air leak at inlet manifold air pipes

nearside front inner wing shows corrosion

nearside rear outer sill damaged

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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D629 XPU is a 1987 Ford Orion in Blue with a 1,392cc 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 D629 XPU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D629 XPU registered?

D629 XPU is a 1987 Ford Orion, first registered on 16 June 1987.

Is D629 XPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for D629 XPU 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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