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E89 NRU

1987 Ford Orion

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

72,693 mi
Last recorded72,693 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2010
Typical for 1987 Ford Orion53,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE89 NRU
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2010 72,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front anti roll bar to track control arm bushes split

front wipers poor

Pass 9 Dec 2010 72,693 miles

both front anti roll bar to track control arm bushes split

front wipers poor

Pass 23 Nov 2009 67,807 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

bonnet damaged

boot not staying open

play in column

Fail 23 Nov 2009 67,807 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

bonnet damaged

boot not staying open

play in column

Pass 22 Nov 2008 60,892 miles

rear bumper damaged

track control arm bush worn

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2007 54,753 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front and rear bumpers taped

track control arm bushes worn

Fail 7 Nov 2007 54,753 miles

track control arm bushes worn

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front and rear bumpers taped

Pass 14 Nov 2006 49,320 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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E89 NRU is a 1987 Ford Orion in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 E89 NRU, 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 E89 NRU registered?

E89 NRU is a 1987 Ford Orion, first registered on 14 December 1987.

Is E89 NRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for E89 NRU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E89 NRU have outstanding finance?

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