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C26 OSE

1988 Ford Sierra

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

12,226 mi
Last recorded12,226 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 Ford Sierra51,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC26 OSE
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 12,226 miles

Offside floor to sill split / corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2024 12,082 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 12,001 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 11,958 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 11,916 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 11,795 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 11,702 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 11,620 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 11,445 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 11,572 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 11,131 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 10,508 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 10,013 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 9,420 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 8,545 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 7,678 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 6,624 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 6,518 miles

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

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 4,838 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 2,113 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 100,395 miles

front floors corroded †both sills / sill lips corroded †both rear cassis legs corroded †steering column top has movment † †

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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C26 OSE is a 1988 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C26 OSE, 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 C26 OSE registered?

C26 OSE is a 1988 Ford Sierra, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is C26 OSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C26 OSE shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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