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E183 TEJ

1988 Ford Sierra Sapphire

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

4,766 mi
Last recorded4,766 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2005
Typical for 1988 Ford Sierra Sapphire52,528 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE183 TEJ
MakeFord
ModelSierra Sapphire
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2005 4,766 miles

Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

bumper insecure

bumper insecure

spare tyre defective

Pass 17 Sep 2005 4,766 miles

Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

bumper insecure

bumper insecure

spare tyre defective

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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E183 TEJ is a 1988 Ford Sierra Sapphire in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E183 TEJ, 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 E183 TEJ registered?

E183 TEJ is a 1988 Ford Sierra Sapphire, first registered on 15 February 1988.

Is E183 TEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E183 TEJ shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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