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E457 GHJ

1988 Ford Orion

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,427 mi
Last recorded85,427 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2006
Typical for 1988 Ford Orion57,492 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE457 GHJ
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc
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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 30 Jun 2006 85,427 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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E457 GHJ is a 1988 Ford Orion in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1988 Ford Orion models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 57,492 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 E457 GHJ, 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 38 years old, this Ford Orion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E457 GHJ registered?

E457 GHJ is a 1988 Ford Orion, first registered on 30 April 1988.

Is E457 GHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E457 GHJ shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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