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E750 NML

1987 Ford Orion

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,903 mi
Last recorded67,903 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 1987 Ford Orion53,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE750 NML
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 67,903 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch to sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 67,787 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 67,372 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 67,029 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 66,670 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 65,496 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 65,492 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 64,194 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 62,572 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 61,718 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 61,349 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 61,257 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 61,257 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 60,603 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 59,793 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 59,793 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 58,802 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 58,802 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 57,763 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 56,703 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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E750 NML is a 1987 Ford Orion in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E750 NML, 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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E750 NML is a 1987 Ford Orion, first registered on 30 November 1987.

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