MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,674 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
corrosion on rear arches,floors,chassiss,sills and fuel pipes
oil leak
rear floor(next to rear bumper)end panels holed
How Reliable is the Ford Sierra?
Based on 235,897 MOT tests across 50,859 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E197 VKY is a 1988 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 E197 VKY, 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 E197 VKY registered?
E197 VKY is a 1988 Ford Sierra, first registered on 19 January 1988.
Is E197 VKY safe to buy?
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