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E238 FNK

1988 Ford Orion

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2024
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

34,532 mi
Last recorded34,532 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2023
Typical for 1988 Ford Orion57,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE238 FNK
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2023 34,532 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 34,111 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 33,506 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 32,697 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 32,697 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2013 31,054 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre slightly cracked/perished

Fail 28 Aug 2013 31,048 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre slightly cracked/perished

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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E238 FNK is a 1988 Ford Orion in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 E238 FNK, 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.

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What year was E238 FNK registered?

E238 FNK is a 1988 Ford Orion, first registered on 7 July 1988.

Is E238 FNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for E238 FNK shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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