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E480 CNU

1988 Ford Orion

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,944 mi
Last recorded81,944 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 1988 Ford Orion57,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE480 CNU
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 81,944 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 81,491 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 80,410 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 80,038 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2022 80,038 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2021 79,438 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 77,767 miles
Fail 30 May 2020 77,767 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 75,831 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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E480 CNU is a 1988 Ford Orion in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 E480 CNU, 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 E480 CNU?

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What year was E480 CNU registered?

E480 CNU is a 1988 Ford Orion, first registered on 18 January 1988.

Is E480 CNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for E480 CNU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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