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E145 MME

1987 Ford Sierra Sapphire

Blue Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,355 mi
Last recorded54,355 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2009
Typical for 1987 Ford Sierra Sapphire49,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE145 MME
MakeFord
ModelSierra Sapphire
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2009 54,355 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

bottom of n/s/ front door corroded

engine emits dense blue smoke at first acceleration then very slightly clears.

n/s/front door mirror glass cracked

n/s/front indicator lamp lens damaged,slight repair with black tape.

noise from front of engine when engine purge carried out

slight play in steering column/bushes

un-able to see front pads for wear.

Pass 18 Jul 2008 54,217 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 54,000 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 11 Jul 2006 53,749 miles

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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E145 MME is a 1987 Ford Sierra Sapphire in Blue with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1987 Ford Sierra Sapphire models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 49,504 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 E145 MME, 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 39 years old, this Ford Sierra Sapphire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E145 MME is a 1987 Ford Sierra Sapphire, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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