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E211 SFX

1988 Ford Sierra Sapphire

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

57,311 mi
Last recorded57,311 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2013
Typical for 1988 Ford Sierra Sapphire52,528 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE211 SFX
MakeFord
ModelSierra Sapphire
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2013 57,311 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

wipers worn

Fail 11 Jun 2013 57,311 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

wipers worn

Pass 7 Jun 2010 56,090 miles

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

both front tyres worn on the inside edge

near side rear chassis holed outside prescribed area

Fail 24 May 2010 56,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

both front tyres worn on the inside edge

near side rear chassis holed outside prescribed area

Pass 2 Jun 2009 50,996 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

both rear wheel arches deteriorated, os one is taped up

bothe rear subframe mounting areas repaired

underside and components corroded, os front seat mount/floor repaired

Pass 18 Apr 2008 44,792 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Apr 2008 44,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Apr 2007 39,915 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

corrosion is starting within 30cm of the rear subframe mounts - advise having the areas dealt with before too long as it will get worse and harder to repair

Pass 23 Apr 2007 39,915 miles

Oil leak

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

corrosion is starting within 30cm of the rear subframe mounts - advise having the areas dealt with before too long as it will get worse and harder to repair

Pass 6 Apr 2006 34,678 miles

NSR chassis is cracked in it's outer skin and will need attention sometime.

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both steering rack gators perished and need replacement

rear arches beginning to corrode

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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E211 SFX is a 1988 Ford Sierra Sapphire in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1988 Ford Sierra Sapphire models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 52,528 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 E211 SFX, 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 38 years old, this Ford Sierra Sapphire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E211 SFX is a 1988 Ford Sierra Sapphire, first registered on 25 May 1988.

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