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E179 WAH

1988 Ford Sierra Sapphire

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,680 mi
Last recorded74,680 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Ford Sierra Sapphire52,528 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE179 WAH
MakeFord
ModelSierra Sapphire
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 23 Jun 2026 74,680 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 74,410 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 73,886 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 72,503 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 69,852 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 64,363 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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E179 WAH is a 1988 Ford Sierra Sapphire in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E179 WAH, 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 E179 WAH registered?

E179 WAH is a 1988 Ford Sierra Sapphire, first registered on 1 June 1988.

Is E179 WAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for E179 WAH shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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