1986 Ford Orion 1.4L Petrol · D885 BRW
1986 Ford Orion (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1986. Recorded mileage 35,018 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD ORION
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/01/2016
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 35,018 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1986
- Engine
- 1392cc
D885 BRW Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/01/2015
- 35,018 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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D885 BRW Mileage History
- 21/11/200515,754 mi
- 14/11/200619,094 mi+3,340 mi
- 21/12/200722,586 mi+3,492 mi
- 19/12/200825,923 mi+3,337 mi
- 14/12/200928,885 mi+2,962 mi
- 20/12/201031,255 mi+2,370 mi
- 17/12/201133,365 mi+2,110 mi
- 03/01/201233,371 mi+6 mi
- 08/01/201333,844 mi+473 mi
- 09/01/201333,844 mi
- 04/01/201434,050 mi+206 mi
- 04/01/201434,050 mi
- 06/01/201535,018 mi+968 mi
- 06/01/201535,018 mi
Average of roughly 2,111 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
D885 BRW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 Ford Orion (D885 BRW) between November 2005 and January 2015.
The record contains 10 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 06 January 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)”; “Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2”; “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)”.
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