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E271 WGH

1987 Ford Orion

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

48,412 mi
Last recorded48,412 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 1987 Ford Orion53,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE271 WGH
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 48,412 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 48,411 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 48,411 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2015 48,400 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 48,214 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 47,872 miles

Rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2013 47,872 miles

Rear wheel arches corroded

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 47,513 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 47,134 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 47,134 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 46,525 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 46,525 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 45,704 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2009 45,704 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 44,864 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 44,864 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 43,792 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 26 Nov 2007 43,792 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 42,524 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 42,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Nov 2005 41,728 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 41,728 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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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E271 WGH is a 1987 Ford Orion in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 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 E271 WGH, 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.

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What year was E271 WGH registered?

E271 WGH is a 1987 Ford Orion, first registered on 4 December 1987.

Is E271 WGH safe to buy?

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