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E208 AAO

1987 Ford Sierra Sapphire

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

54,607 mi
Last recorded54,607 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2007
Typical for 1987 Ford Sierra Sapphire49,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE208 AAO
MakeFord
ModelSierra Sapphire
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2007 54,607 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 54,604 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 52,156 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 52,156 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

How Reliable is the Ford Sierra Sapphire?

Based on 45,605 MOT tests across 9,774 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
1,818
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
9,774
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,789
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,266
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,388
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,613
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,568
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E208 AAO is a 1987 Ford Sierra Sapphire in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1987 Ford Sierra Sapphire models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 49,504 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 Sapphire fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 4,789 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E208 AAO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Sierra Sapphire typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 39 years old, this Ford Sierra Sapphire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E208 AAO registered?

E208 AAO is a 1987 Ford Sierra Sapphire, first registered on 9 December 1987.

Is E208 AAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for E208 AAO shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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