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E146 MBK

1988 Ford Sierra Sapphire

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2011
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

53,826 mi
Last recorded53,826 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2010
Typical for 1988 Ford Sierra Sapphire52,528 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE146 MBK
MakeFord
ModelSierra Sapphire
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2010 53,826 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 45,613 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 39,237 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 38,768 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 32,039 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 25,637 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 22,046 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2005 21,999 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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E146 MBK is a 1988 Ford Sierra Sapphire in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 E146 MBK, 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.

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What year was E146 MBK registered?

E146 MBK is a 1988 Ford Sierra Sapphire, first registered on 13 April 1988.

Is E146 MBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for E146 MBK shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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