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E212 PHG

1988 Ford Sierra Sapphire

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

79,079 mi
Last recorded79,079 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 Ford Sierra Sapphire52,528 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE212 PHG
MakeFord
ModelSierra Sapphire
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 79,079 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 79,003 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 78,639 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 78,100 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 76,700 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 76,692 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 76,368 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 75,405 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 74,986 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 74,283 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 73,158 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 69,206 miles

o/s/f tyre tread close to limit....

oil around o/s/r shock absorber.....

Pass 22 Oct 2010 63,305 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 62,697 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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E212 PHG is a 1988 Ford Sierra Sapphire in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E212 PHG, 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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What year was E212 PHG registered?

E212 PHG is a 1988 Ford Sierra Sapphire, first registered on 31 December 1988.

Is E212 PHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for E212 PHG shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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