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E191 DDV

1988 Ford Orion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,889 mi
Last recorded64,889 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 Ford Orion57,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE191 DDV
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 64,889 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2025 64,882 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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E191 DDV is a 1988 Ford Orion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E191 DDV, 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

How do I check the history of E191 DDV?

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What year was E191 DDV registered?

E191 DDV is a 1988 Ford Orion, first registered on 30 May 1988.

Is E191 DDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E191 DDV shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E191 DDV have outstanding finance?

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