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E688 KBD

1987 Ford Orion

Gold Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,422 mi
Last recorded86,422 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Ford Orion53,548 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE688 KBD
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1987
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 86,422 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 85,399 miles

Nearside Front track rod end nut split pin missing

Offside Front track rod end nut split pin missing

under seal over all chassis and floor pans hard to see any corrosion

Fail 6 Jun 2025 85,399 miles

Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front track rod end nut split pin missing

Offside Front track rod end nut split pin missing

under seal over all chassis and floor pans hard to see any corrosion

Pass 7 Jun 2024 84,668 miles

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported All (1.1.11 (d) (i))

General underside corrosion to all chassis , subframes , floor and sills all covered in underseal .

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2024 84,668 miles

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported All (1.1.11 (d) (i))

General underside corrosion to all chassis , subframes , floor and sills all covered in underseal .

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 84,524 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion on front & rear suspension components

corrosion underbody

Pass 25 Feb 2013 83,140 miles

corrosion n/s/r sill BORDERLINE

corrosion on both floors to sills

corrosion on both rear undersills

corrosion on front cross member and chassis rails

corrosion on rear chassis rails

uneven wear on front tyres o/s only just legal

Fail 22 Feb 2013 83,137 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion n/s/r sill BORDERLINE

corrosion on both floors to sills

corrosion on both rear undersills

corrosion on front cross member and chassis rails

corrosion on rear chassis rails

uneven wear on front tyres o/s only just legal

Pass 3 Feb 2012 78,858 miles

corrosion on main brake pipes

corrosion on n/s/f brake pipe

front and rear number plates type

handbrake travel

underside corrosion

Fail 27 Jan 2012 78,842 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

corrosion on main brake pipes

corrosion on n/s/f brake pipe

front and rear number plates type

handbrake travel

underside corrosion

Pass 31 Jan 2011 76,194 miles

both side rear wheel bearings slight play

near side rack arm slight play

servo application little soft

Pass 6 Feb 2010 71,265 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 67,163 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2008 64,304 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 60,250 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 57,338 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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E688 KBD is a 1987 Ford Orion in Gold with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E688 KBD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E688 KBD registered?

E688 KBD is a 1987 Ford Orion, first registered on 27 November 1987.

Is E688 KBD safe to buy?

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