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E684 GCW

1987 Ford Orion

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

48,255 mi
Last recorded48,255 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 1987 Ford Orion53,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE684 GCW
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 48,255 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 45,391 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 45,391 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 43,131 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 42,368 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 40,412 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 38,967 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 35,510 miles

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 34,774 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 34,246 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 33,642 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 31,207 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 29,629 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 28,906 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 26,764 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 25,337 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 24,065 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 24,065 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 23,559 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 23,545 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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E684 GCW is a 1987 Ford Orion in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1987 Ford Orion models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 53,548 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 E684 GCW, 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 39 years old, this Ford Orion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E684 GCW registered?

E684 GCW is a 1987 Ford Orion, first registered on 29 September 1987.

Is E684 GCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E684 GCW shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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