1988 Ford Orion 1.6L Petrol · E536 DDP
1988 Ford Orion (1.6L, petrol). First registered 22/03/1988. Recorded mileage 59,553 miles. MOT valid until 05/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD ORION
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,553 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 1596cc
E536 DDP Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/01/2026
- 59,553 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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E536 DDP Mileage History
- 05/06/200639,883 mi
- 06/06/200741,076 mi+1,193 mi
- 09/06/200841,733 mi+657 mi
- 08/06/200942,422 mi+689 mi
- 08/06/200942,422 mi
- 09/06/201050,746 mi+8,324 mi
- 29/07/201154,936 mi+4,190 mi
- 27/07/201255,003 mi+67 mi
- 19/07/201355,957 mi+954 mi
- 25/07/201456,016 mi+59 mi
- 25/07/201456,020 mi+4 mi
- 17/07/201556,094 mi+74 mi
- 15/11/201656,103 mi+9 mi
- 08/11/201757,140 mi+1,037 mi
- 30/10/201857,149 mi+9 mi
- 12/11/201957,169 mi+20 mi
- 11/11/202057,178 mi+9 mi
- 12/11/202157,189 mi+11 mi
- 01/12/202259,505 mi+2,316 mi
- 08/12/202359,534 mi+29 mi
- 02/01/202559,544 mi+10 mi
- 06/01/202659,553 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 1,004 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
E536 DDP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Ford Orion (E536 DDP) between June 2006 and January 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)”; “Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)”.
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