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E124 HJN

1988 Ford Sierra Sapphire

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

4,124 mi
Last recorded4,124 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2023
Typical for 1988 Ford Sierra Sapphire52,528 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE124 HJN
MakeFord
ModelSierra Sapphire
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2023 4,124 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 3,968 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 3,759 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 3,328 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 2,949 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 2,457 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 1,802 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2014 1,335 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 99,763 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 99,066 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 99,066 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 91,659 miles

slight play nsf inner rack,light oil leak engine area

Pass 30 Jan 2010 91,633 miles

slight play inner rack joint nsf

Fail 25 Jan 2010 91,633 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

slight play inner rack joint nsf

How Reliable is the Ford Sierra Sapphire?

Based on 45,605 MOT tests across 9,774 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
1,818
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
9,774
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,789
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,266
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,388
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,613
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,568
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E124 HJN is a 1988 Ford Sierra Sapphire in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1988 Ford Sierra Sapphire models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 52,528 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Sierra Sapphire fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 4,789 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E124 HJN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E124 HJN registered?

E124 HJN is a 1988 Ford Sierra Sapphire, first registered on 27 June 1988.

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The MOT history for E124 HJN shows 14 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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