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E960 FPJ

1987 Ford Orion

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

40,147 mi
Last recorded40,147 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2009
Typical for 1987 Ford Orion53,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE960 FPJ
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2009 40,147 miles

Battery insecure

the battery tray is slightly corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2009 40,147 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

the battery tray is slightly corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2008 39,908 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 39,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 39,453 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 39,453 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 29 Nov 2006 39,426 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 18 Nov 2005 39,310 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 39,310 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

nearside rear brake binding to exess

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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E960 FPJ is a 1987 Ford Orion in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 E960 FPJ, 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 E960 FPJ registered?

E960 FPJ is a 1987 Ford Orion, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is E960 FPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E960 FPJ shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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