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E166 GGX

1988 Ford Orion

White Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

87,092 mi
Last recorded87,092 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2021
Typical for 1988 Ford Orion57,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE166 GGX
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2021 87,092 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 87,092 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 86,245 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 84,779 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 82,504 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 81,220 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 76,277 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 76,277 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 76,234 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 76,185 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 76,062 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 75,881 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2009 75,881 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 75,631 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 75,372 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 75,054 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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E166 GGX is a 1988 Ford Orion in White with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 E166 GGX, 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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E166 GGX is a 1988 Ford Orion, first registered on 7 June 1988.

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