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MOT History from tests of petrol FORD ORIONs year 1987

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mot history
Pass percent:57.24%
(The average a petrol FORD ORION year 1987 passes without issue)
Based on:1,298 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|94
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|85
Headlamp aim out of alignment72
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively53
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|48
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|48
Registration plate lamp issues45
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|43
Brake pipe excessively corroded34
Brakes imbalanced across an axle33
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|29
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|28
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|27
Rear brake binding23
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|22
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|21
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|21
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|14
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|14
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|13
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort13
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|12
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|12
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|11
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|11
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|11
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|10
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|10
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|10
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|10
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|10
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|9
Horn not working |1.6.2a|9
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|9
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|9
Rear brake application uneven9
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|8
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|8
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|8
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|8
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|8
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|8
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|8
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|8
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|8
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|8
Registration plate issues8
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|7
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|7
Brake hose excessively deteriorated7
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|7
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|7
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|7
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|7
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|7
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|7
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|7
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|6
Rear fog lamp switch faulty |1.3.1a|6
Windscreen has damage6
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|6
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|6
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|6
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|6
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|6
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|5
Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|5
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|5
Front brake application uneven5
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|5
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|5
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|5
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|5
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|5
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|5
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|5
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|4
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|4
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|4
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|4
Brake servo leaking |3.6.C.1c|4
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement4
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|4
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|4
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|4
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|4
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|4
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|4
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|4
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|4
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|4
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|4
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|4
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|4
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|4
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|4
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|4
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|4
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|4
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|4
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))3
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|3
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|3
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|3
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|3
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration |7.3.A.2c|3
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|3
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|3
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|3
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|3
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|3
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|3
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|3
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|3
Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1|3
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|3
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|3
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|3
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|3
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|3
Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released3
Brake hose damaged3
Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|3
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))2
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Offside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|2
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault2
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|2
Emissions not tested |7.0|2
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams |1.7.4b|2
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|2
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|2
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective |7.2.4c|2
Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Position lamp switch faulty |1.1.A.1|2
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|2
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b||2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|2
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|2
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective |7.2.4c|2
Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|2
Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|2
Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid |3.6.G.1f|2
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b||2
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))2
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|2
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|2
Offside Front Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|2
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a|2
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|2
Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Windscreen washer control missing |8.2.1a|2
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii||2
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|2
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|2
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated |7.2.4c|2
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Nearside Inner Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|2

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