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E208 EGS

1988 Ford Sierra

Grey Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

98,010 mi
Last recorded98,010 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 Ford Sierra51,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE208 EGS
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 98,010 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 95,021 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 4 Nov 2023 94,058 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 29 Jun 2022 93,538 miles

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)

Fail 13 Jun 2022 93,489 miles

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))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 93,012 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 92,222 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 90,586 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 88,542 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 87,399 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 87,399 miles

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)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 87,141 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 87,098 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 86,975 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 86,851 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 86,824 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 86,792 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 86,024 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 18 May 2007

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 81,333 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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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.

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