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E351 MYM

1988 Ford Orion

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,281 mi
Last recorded72,281 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 1988 Ford Orion57,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE351 MYM
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 11 Apr 2025 72,281 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 72,157 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 71,009 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 61,592 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 61,039 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 60,675 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 59,759 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 57,939 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 53,398 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 53,258 miles

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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E351 MYM is a 1988 Ford Orion in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests 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 E351 MYM, 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 E351 MYM?

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What year was E351 MYM registered?

E351 MYM is a 1988 Ford Orion, first registered on 13 May 1988.

Is E351 MYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E351 MYM shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E351 MYM have outstanding finance?

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