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E104 AKM

1988 Ford Sierra

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

62,939 mi
Last recorded62,939 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 1988 Ford Sierra51,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE104 AKM
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 62,939 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 62,939 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 60,141 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 57,397 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 54,945 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 52,740 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2012 52,740 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 50,316 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 47,501 miles

front number plate needs att. ( cracked )

Pass 17 Apr 2009 44,759 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 41,720 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 41,703 miles

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

slight play in n/s of steering rack

Pass 29 Mar 2007 38,347 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 34,558 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 34,558 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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E104 AKM is a 1988 Ford Sierra in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 E104 AKM, 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 E104 AKM registered?

E104 AKM is a 1988 Ford Sierra, first registered on 14 June 1988.

Is E104 AKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E104 AKM shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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