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E343 GFR

1988 Ford Orion

Blue Diesel 1608cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

61,335 mi
Last recorded61,335 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2007
Typical for 1988 Ford Orion57,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE343 GFR
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,608cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2007 61,335 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 61,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 49,991 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 49,991 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 41,677 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 41,605 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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E343 GFR is a 1988 Ford Orion in Blue with a 1,608cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 E343 GFR, 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 E343 GFR registered?

E343 GFR is a 1988 Ford Orion, first registered on 27 January 1988.

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