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E17 CSW

1988 Ford Sierra Sapphire

Grey Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 1988 Ford Sierra Sapphire52,528 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE17 CSW
MakeFord
ModelSierra Sapphire
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026
Pass 22 Apr 2025
Pass 16 May 2024
Pass 17 May 2023
Pass 25 Jun 2012 31,162 miles

Corrosion on front inner wings.

Pass 27 May 2011 14,884 miles

corrosion on boot floor ,front jacking points,o/s and n/s outer and inner sills ,rear chassis rails.

Pass 29 Sep 2009 12,274 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 12,274 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 10,529 miles

raer brake discs corroded on inner surfaces.

Fail 19 Sep 2008 10,512 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

raer brake discs corroded on inner surfaces.

Fail 16 Sep 2008 10,497 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 5,970 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 5,968 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 42,882 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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E17 CSW is a 1988 Ford Sierra Sapphire in Grey with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E17 CSW, 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 E17 CSW registered?

E17 CSW is a 1988 Ford Sierra Sapphire, first registered on 17 November 1988.

Is E17 CSW safe to buy?

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