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C8 EAV

1988 Ford Sierra

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

67,449 mi
Last recorded67,449 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 1988 Ford Sierra51,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 EAV
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 67,449 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 65,797 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 62,977 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 60,592 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 55,736 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 55,676 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 54,592 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 54,592 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine around oil feed pipe from block (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splits in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 54,492 miles

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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C8 EAV is a 1988 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 C8 EAV, 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 C8 EAV registered?

C8 EAV is a 1988 Ford Sierra, first registered on 23 September 1988.

Is C8 EAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C8 EAV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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