1988 Ford Orion 1.6L Petrol · F907 ELG
1988 Ford Orion (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1988. Recorded mileage 6,573 miles. MOT status: Failed. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD ORION
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 6,573 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
F907 ELG Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 11/06/2024
- 6,573 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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F907 ELG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 1988 Ford Orion (F907 ELG) between June 2024 and June 2024.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 June 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust system insecure hangers are worn out (6.1.2 (a))”; “Central Front Windscreen wiper not working wipers not working with washers (3.4 (a))”.
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