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A10 GPJ

1988 Ford Sierra

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,988 mi
Last recorded98,988 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2007
Typical for 1988 Ford Sierra51,526 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 GPJ
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2007 98,988 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 98,944 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

front panel small crack not in persribed area

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged cords not shown

unable to see outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2006 97,132 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 97,132 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Ford Sierra?

Based on 235,897 MOT tests across 50,859 vehicles.

69.3%
Pass Rate
1,731
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
50,859
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 24,833
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 20,240
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,426
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,585
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,976
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A10 GPJ is a 1988 Ford Sierra in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Ford Sierra models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 51,526 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 Sierra fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 24,833 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A10 GPJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Sierra typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 38 years old, this Ford Sierra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A10 GPJ registered?

A10 GPJ is a 1988 Ford Sierra, first registered on 7 September 1988.

Is A10 GPJ safe to buy?

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