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E193 REG

1988 Ford Sierra

White Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

81,811 mi
Last recorded81,811 miles
Recorded on13 May 2014
Typical for 1988 Ford Sierra51,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE193 REG
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 May 2014 81,811 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both front & rear shock worn

o/s/front wing rusty

rear wheel arch rusty

Pass 13 May 2013 81,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

exhaust rusty

Pass 16 May 2012 80,873 miles

Both Rear wheel archs corroded!

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 16 May 2012 80,873 miles

Both Rear wheel archs corroded!

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 May 2011 80,306 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

suspect head light switch has a fault

water pump noisey

when was cambelt change?

Pass 18 May 2010 79,185 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 18 May 2010 79,185 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 May 2009 78,425 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

horn working needs useing could be louder car been standing

Pass 22 May 2008 77,694 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 77,694 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine runing rought

Pass 9 May 2007 77,039 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 77,039 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

rear wiper worn

Pass 10 May 2006 76,004 miles

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

How Reliable is the Ford Sierra?

Based on 235,897 MOT tests across 50,859 vehicles.

69.3%
Pass Rate
1,731
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
50,859
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 24,833
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 20,240
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,426
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,585
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,976
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E193 REG is a 1988 Ford Sierra in White with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1988 Ford Sierra models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 51,526 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 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 24,833 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E193 REG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Sierra typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 38 years old, this Ford Sierra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E193 REG registered?

E193 REG is a 1988 Ford Sierra, first registered on 10 June 1988.

Is E193 REG safe to buy?

The MOT history for E193 REG shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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