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E402 GMO

1988 Ford Orion

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2013
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

6,598 mi
Last recorded6,598 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2012
Typical for 1988 Ford Orion57,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE402 GMO
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2012 6,598 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2012 6,598 miles

Front Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 95,829 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 94,714 miles

both outer sill corroding

front suspension bushes perishing

surface corrosion to front brake discs

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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E402 GMO is a 1988 Ford Orion in Red 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 E402 GMO, 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 E402 GMO registered?

E402 GMO is a 1988 Ford Orion, first registered on 1 May 1988.

Is E402 GMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for E402 GMO 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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