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E156 GRN

1987 Ford Orion

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

32,933 mi
Last recorded32,933 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2013
Typical for 1987 Ford Orion53,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE156 GRN
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2013 32,933 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 32,182 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 31,438 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 30,577 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 28,922 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 26,350 miles

Nearside 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)

front panel corroded

n/s/r wheel arch looks like filler

Fail 11 Sep 2008 26,349 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r wheel arch looks like filler

Pass 10 Sep 2007 24,845 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 23,900 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 22,620 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2005 22,603 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (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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E156 GRN is a 1987 Ford Orion in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1987 Ford Orion models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 53,548 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 E156 GRN, 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 39 years old, this Ford Orion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E156 GRN registered?

E156 GRN is a 1987 Ford Orion, first registered on 13 November 1987.

Is E156 GRN safe to buy?

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