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E198 VFD

1988 Ford Sierra

Grey Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,812 mi
Last recorded99,812 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2008
Typical for 1988 Ford Sierra51,526 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE198 VFD
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2008 99,812 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 99,811 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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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E198 VFD is a 1988 Ford Sierra in Grey with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E198 VFD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E198 VFD registered?

E198 VFD is a 1988 Ford Sierra, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E198 VFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for E198 VFD 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.

Does E198 VFD have outstanding finance?

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