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E202 CSO

1988 Ford Sierra

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

6,073 mi
Last recorded6,073 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 1988 Ford Sierra51,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE202 CSO
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 6,073 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 6,072 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Mar 2021 6,072 miles

Emissions not tested due to poor running and no idle speed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 6,071 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 6,047 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 6,007 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 6,007 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 5,982 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 5,976 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 5,931 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 5,325 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2007 5,325 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 5,325 miles

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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E202 CSO is a 1988 Ford Sierra in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 E202 CSO, 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 E202 CSO registered?

E202 CSO is a 1988 Ford Sierra, first registered on 1 January 1988.

Is E202 CSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for E202 CSO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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