1985 Ford Orion 1.6L Petrol · B847 LAP
1985 Ford Orion (1.6L, petrol). First registered 15/03/1985. Recorded mileage 1,262 miles. MOT valid until 18/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD ORION
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Birmingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/12/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 1,262 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1985
- Engine
- 1597cc
B847 LAP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/12/2025
- 1,262 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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B847 LAP Mileage History
- 08/12/202396,157 mi
- 08/12/202396,160 mi+3 mi
- 05/12/202498,742 mi+2,582 mi
- 15/12/20251,262 mi-97,480 mi
- 19/12/20251,262 mi
Average of roughly -46,704 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
B847 LAP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Ford Orion (B847 LAP) between December 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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