MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
4,766 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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