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F320 SNP

1988 Ford Orion

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,474 mi
Last recorded90,474 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2010
Typical for 1988 Ford Orion57,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF320 SNP
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2010 90,474 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

engine low on oil.

slow reaction on offside rear foot and handbrake effort.

Fail 31 Dec 2009 90,455 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

engine low on oil.

slow reaction on offside rear foot and handbrake effort.

Pass 3 Oct 2008 76,538 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 75,241 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 74,309 miles

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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F320 SNP is a 1988 Ford Orion in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F320 SNP, 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 F320 SNP registered?

F320 SNP is a 1988 Ford Orion, first registered on 24 October 1988.

Is F320 SNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for F320 SNP shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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