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E162 LYK

1988 Ford Orion

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

48,412 mi
Last recorded48,412 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 1988 Ford Orion57,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE162 LYK
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 48,412 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 48,408 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 48,311 miles

Central Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 48,304 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner floor marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill and door frame marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 47,592 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear outer sill damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 47,592 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear outer sill damaged

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 46,611 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 45,058 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 43,484 miles

nearside front tyre cracking

Fail 22 Jan 2018 43,484 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside front tyre cracking

Pass 26 Jan 2017 42,800 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 41,783 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 41,783 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 40,673 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 39,471 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2014 39,471 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 38,513 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 37,447 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 36,675 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 35,788 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 34,851 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 34,005 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 32,965 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 31,830 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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E162 LYK is a 1988 Ford Orion in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 E162 LYK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E162 LYK registered?

E162 LYK is a 1988 Ford Orion, first registered on 9 February 1988.

Is E162 LYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for E162 LYK shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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