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E185 CNO

1987 Ford Orion

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2012
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

99,456 mi
Last recorded99,456 miles
Recorded on25 May 2011
Typical for 1987 Ford Orion53,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE185 CNO
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 25 May 2011 99,456 miles

Both rear suspension tie bar bushes cracking/deteriorating, not considered to be excessive.

Bott floor surface corroded, not considered to be excessive.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Off side rear inner vallence holed/corroded, not considered to be a prescribed area.

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

Pass 19 May 2010 91,280 miles

Front brake balance right on 25% limit.

Pass 14 May 2009 82,194 miles

Front brake balance right on 25% limit.

Light bind on offside rear brake.

Nearside rear tyre worn right to limit.

Pass 12 May 2008 71,068 miles

Boot floor corroded, not excessively.

Front brake balance right on 25% limit.

Offside sill lip distorted, not excessively.

Pass 2 May 2007 69,712 miles

boot floor slighty corroded o/s and n/s

slight bind o/s front brake

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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E185 CNO is a 1987 Ford Orion in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E185 CNO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E185 CNO registered?

E185 CNO is a 1987 Ford Orion, first registered on 14 October 1987.

Is E185 CNO safe to buy?

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