MOT Status
ValidMileage
98,010 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Oil leak, but not excessive from engine breather (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Slight judder detected under heavy braking (Decelerometer test carried out)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear brake pipe wet with fluid but no obvious leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
all 4 tyres heavily perished
fuel pipes corroded
Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Sierra?
Based on 235,897 MOT tests across 50,859 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E208 EGS is a 1988 Ford Sierra in Grey with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.
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 E208 EGS, 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 E208 EGS registered?
E208 EGS is a 1988 Ford Sierra, first registered on 17 May 1988.
Is E208 EGS safe to buy?
The MOT history for E208 EGS shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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