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Corrosion on front inner wings.
corrosion on boot floor ,front jacking points,o/s and n/s outer and inner sills ,rear chassis rails.
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)
raer brake discs corroded on inner surfaces.
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.
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Ford Sierra Sapphire?
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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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