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E223 RVF

1988 Ford Orion

Gold Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

629 mi
Last recorded629 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2008
Typical for 1988 Ford Orion57,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE223 RVF
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1988
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2008 629 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jan 2008 629 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 99,341 miles

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Jan 2007 99,341 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

unable to open o/s/r passenger door

Pass 24 Jan 2006 95,564 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 95,564 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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E223 RVF is a 1988 Ford Orion in Gold with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 E223 RVF, 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 E223 RVF registered?

E223 RVF is a 1988 Ford Orion, first registered on 8 January 1988.

Is E223 RVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for E223 RVF shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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