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E215 FVJ

1988 Ford Orion

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,882 mi
Last recorded72,882 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2009
Typical for 1988 Ford Orion57,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE215 FVJ
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2009 72,882 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 67,841 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 67,841 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2007 57,805 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

fuel pipe corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2007 57,805 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 27 May 2006 54,272 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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E215 FVJ is a 1988 Ford Orion in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E215 FVJ, 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 E215 FVJ registered?

E215 FVJ is a 1988 Ford Orion, first registered on 22 January 1988.

Is E215 FVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E215 FVJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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