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E169 NBK

1987 Ford Orion

Yellow Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,311 mi
Last recorded80,311 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2007
Typical for 1987 Ford Orion53,548 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE169 NBK
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1987
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2007 80,311 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 76,680 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 76,668 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2005 72,045 miles

both front brake disc well worn bad oil leak fromm engine

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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E169 NBK is a 1987 Ford Orion in Yellow with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E169 NBK, 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 E169 NBK registered?

E169 NBK is a 1987 Ford Orion, first registered on 10 June 1987.

Is E169 NBK safe to buy?

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