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E323 LBP

1988 Ford Orion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,475 mi
Last recorded83,475 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2007
Typical for 1988 Ford Orion57,492 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE323 LBP
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2007 83,475 miles

corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 28 Jul 2006 81,901 miles

Advanced surface corrosion to underside

Exhaust system corroding

Front brake discs slightly lipped

Welding repairs to underside

Pass 31 Jan 2006 80,652 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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E323 LBP is a 1988 Ford Orion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E323 LBP, 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

How do I check the history of E323 LBP?

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What year was E323 LBP registered?

E323 LBP is a 1988 Ford Orion, first registered on 26 January 1988.

Is E323 LBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for E323 LBP shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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