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E166 JPB

1988 Ford Orion

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,659 mi
Last recorded57,659 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2007
Typical for 1988 Ford Orion57,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE166 JPB
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2007 57,659 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 57,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advanced corrosion on both inner sills at rear

Pass 27 Jun 2006 52,515 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight damage to both outer sill panels

Pass 24 May 2005 52,257 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 JPB is a 1988 Ford Orion in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JPB, 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 E166 JPB registered?

E166 JPB is a 1988 Ford Orion, first registered on 12 May 1988.

Is E166 JPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for E166 JPB shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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