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E385 EWC

1988 Ford Orion

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

46,784 mi
Last recorded46,784 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2010
Typical for 1988 Ford Orion57,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE385 EWC
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2010 46,784 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 18 May 2009 44,577 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 30 Jan 2008 34,730 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 34,730 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 21 Sep 2007 33,505 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2007 31,596 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 30,124 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

nearside front tyre outer wall deteriorated

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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E385 EWC is a 1988 Ford Orion in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 E385 EWC, 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 E385 EWC registered?

E385 EWC is a 1988 Ford Orion, first registered on 9 February 1988.

Is E385 EWC safe to buy?

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