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all rubber gaitors perished
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack slightly leaking (2.1.5 (a))
underside heavily undersealed
Coolant low
Front Lower Both NSF & OSF wings corroded
Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Under carriage fully under sealed
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Coolant low
Front Lower Both NSF & OSF wings corroded
Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Handbrake lever nearly at reserve travel
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Under carriage fully under sealed
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Whole of undercarriage undersealed
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both OSF & NSF (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Whole of undercarriage undersealed
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly damaged (2.4.G.4a)
Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly damaged (2.4.G.4a)
Oil leak
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly damaged (2.4.G.4a)
Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly damaged (2.4.G.4a)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill holed (5.2.6)
Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Front Oil leak Near crank seal
Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly damaged Slight play (2.4.G.4a)
Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly damaged Slight play (2.4.G.4a)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings OUTEER SILL (6.1.B.2)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
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E202 FRG is a 1988 Ford Sierra in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 FRG, 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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E202 FRG is a 1988 Ford Sierra, first registered on 29 April 1988.
Is E202 FRG safe to buy?
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