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E200 ECN

1988 Ford Sierra

Silver Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

86,191 mi
Last recorded86,191 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2005
Typical for 1988 Ford Sierra51,526 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE200 ECN
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2005 86,191 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2005 86,191 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2005 86,181 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

o/s/r service brake slight slow to opperate

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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E200 ECN is a 1988 Ford Sierra in Silver with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 E200 ECN, 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 E200 ECN registered?

E200 ECN is a 1988 Ford Sierra, first registered on 9 March 1988.

Is E200 ECN safe to buy?

The MOT history for E200 ECN shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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