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E274 YKN

1988 Ford Orion

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,150 mi
Last recorded64,150 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2007
Typical for 1988 Ford Orion57,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE274 YKN
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 11 Sep 2007 64,150 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 59,080 miles

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

nearside mirror glass damaged

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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E274 YKN is a 1988 Ford Orion in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E274 YKN, 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 E274 YKN registered?

E274 YKN is a 1988 Ford Orion, first registered on 6 May 1988.

Is E274 YKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for E274 YKN shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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