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E218 JYX

1987 Ford Orion

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

44,007 mi
Last recorded44,007 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2010
Typical for 1987 Ford Orion53,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE218 JYX
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2010 44,007 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 May 2009 42,291 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2008 40,787 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 40,783 miles

Nearside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 May 2007 39,402 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 38,162 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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E218 JYX is a 1987 Ford Orion in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 E218 JYX, 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

How do I check the history of E218 JYX?

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What year was E218 JYX registered?

E218 JYX is a 1987 Ford Orion, first registered on 19 October 1987.

Is E218 JYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for E218 JYX shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E218 JYX have outstanding finance?

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