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E280 JRD

1988 Ford Orion

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,033 mi
Last recorded89,033 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2009
Typical for 1988 Ford Orion57,492 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE280 JRD
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2009 89,033 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jul 2009 85,303 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 83,037 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 83,034 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 80,499 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 80,497 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 77,985 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 77,985 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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E280 JRD is a 1988 Ford Orion in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 E280 JRD, 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 E280 JRD registered?

E280 JRD is a 1988 Ford Orion, first registered on 22 June 1988.

Is E280 JRD safe to buy?

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