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E310 HVX

1988 Ford Orion

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

73,547 mi
Last recorded73,547 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2013
Typical for 1988 Ford Orion57,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE310 HVX
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2013 73,547 miles

Oil leak

Slight corrosion on nearside front door.

Slight corrosion on nearside rear wheel arch.

Pass 11 Apr 2012 70,676 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 63,757 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2011 63,730 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 56,112 miles

front brake discs rusty on inner face

Fail 12 Apr 2010 55,937 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs rusty on inner face

front brakes slight bind

Pass 16 Feb 2009 51,135 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 46,469 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 42,109 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 37,749 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 37,745 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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E310 HVX is a 1988 Ford Orion in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 E310 HVX, 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 E310 HVX registered?

E310 HVX is a 1988 Ford Orion, first registered on 3 June 1988.

Is E310 HVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for E310 HVX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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