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E218 VOK

1988 Ford Orion

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,147 mi
Last recorded78,147 miles
Recorded on26 May 2007
Typical for 1988 Ford Orion57,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE218 VOK
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2007 78,147 miles

offside rear wheel arch has some corrosion

Pass 12 May 2006 76,903 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 76,903 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Nearside of steering rack has play.

Nearside rear position lamp only 50% working.

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 VOK is a 1988 Ford Orion in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 E218 VOK, 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 E218 VOK registered?

E218 VOK is a 1988 Ford Orion, first registered on 2 June 1988.

Is E218 VOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for E218 VOK shows 3 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.

Does E218 VOK have outstanding finance?

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