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E443 NFR

1988 Ford Orion

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

54,997 mi
Last recorded54,997 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 1988 Ford Orion57,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE443 NFR
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 54,997 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2016 54,926 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 54,046 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 51,839 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2008 51,132 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 51,132 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2007 49,054 miles

o/s/r/ quater pannel corroded .

Pass 22 May 2006 46,345 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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E443 NFR is a 1988 Ford Orion in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 E443 NFR, 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 E443 NFR registered?

E443 NFR is a 1988 Ford Orion, first registered on 18 May 1988.

Is E443 NFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E443 NFR shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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