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E735 LPR

1987 Ford Orion

Gold Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

54,272 mi
Last recorded54,272 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2010
Typical for 1987 Ford Orion53,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE735 LPR
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1987
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2010 54,272 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 54,265 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 53,707 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 53,670 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 Jul 2008 52,617 miles

Evidence of corrosion & welding repairs to near side rear wheel arch

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 16 Jul 2008 52,617 miles

Evidence of corrosion & welding repairs to near side rear wheel arch

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 10 Jul 2007 51,484 miles

Both rear shock absorbers getting weak

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 10 Jul 2007 51,477 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Both rear shock absorbers getting weak

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 12 Jul 2006 50,131 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 50,120 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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E735 LPR is a 1987 Ford Orion in Gold with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E735 LPR, 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 E735 LPR registered?

E735 LPR is a 1987 Ford Orion, first registered on 8 August 1987.

Is E735 LPR safe to buy?

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