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E102 VNW

1988 Ford Sierra

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

50,949 mi
Last recorded50,949 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2010
Typical for 1988 Ford Sierra51,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE102 VNW
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2010 50,949 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 50,579 miles

n/s/f wheel rim outer edge slightly buckled

n/s/r metal brake pipe starting to get rusty

n/s/r tyre tread starting to get low

o/s/f wheel rim inner edge slightly buckled

o/s/r chassis starting to get rusty

o/s/r tyre tread starting to get low

outer sills have covers fitted

rear seat bottem inscure

Fail 3 Jun 2009 50,579 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

n/s/f wheel rim outer edge slightly buckled

n/s/r metal brake pipe starting to get rusty

n/s/r tyre tread starting to get low

o/s/f wheel rim inner edge slightly buckled

o/s/r chassis starting to get rusty

o/s/r tyre tread starting to get low

outer sills have covers fitted

rear seat bottem inscure

Pass 3 Jun 2008 49,967 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES TREAD GETTING LOW

SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 13 Jun 2007 45,409 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 40,294 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2005 35,123 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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E102 VNW is a 1988 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 E102 VNW, 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 E102 VNW registered?

E102 VNW is a 1988 Ford Sierra, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E102 VNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E102 VNW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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