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E202 FRG

1988 Ford Sierra

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

90,020 mi
Last recorded90,020 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Ford Sierra51,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE202 FRG
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 90,020 miles

all rubber gaitors perished

Pass 9 Jul 2025 87,982 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 86,811 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 85,747 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack slightly leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 84,638 miles

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 28 Aug 2020 83,514 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2020 83,487 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 82,957 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2019 82,955 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2018 77,645 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 71,347 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 66,196 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2016 66,173 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2016 65,906 miles

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)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 61,326 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 61,326 miles

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)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 60,966 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 60,831 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 60,801 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 60,716 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2010 60,614 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 60,536 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 60,536 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 60,452 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 60,325 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 59,981 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 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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What year was E202 FRG registered?

E202 FRG is a 1988 Ford Sierra, first registered on 29 April 1988.

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The MOT history for E202 FRG shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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