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E283 XGK

1988 Ford Orion

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,119 mi
Last recorded43,119 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2006
Typical for 1988 Ford Orion57,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE283 XGK
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 4 Dec 2006 43,119 miles

Oil leak

nsf seat belt slow to retract

osr lower sill and wheel arch corroding

play in both rear wheel bearings

rear tie bar bushes perished and spliting

rear tyres perishing

slight corrosion rear sill drop plates

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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E283 XGK is a 1988 Ford Orion in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test 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 E283 XGK, 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 E283 XGK registered?

E283 XGK is a 1988 Ford Orion, first registered on 1 January 1988.

Is E283 XGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for E283 XGK shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E283 XGK have outstanding finance?

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