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E215 FRX

1988 Ford Sierra

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

36,528 mi
Last recorded36,528 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2017
Typical for 1988 Ford Sierra51,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE215 FRX
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2017 36,528 miles

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

all 4 rear c/v joint gaiters insecure.

exhaust system deteriorated.

parking brake efficiency just over limit.

slight wear in steering rack.

Fail 14 Jul 2017 36,254 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

all 4 rear c/v joint gaiters insecure.

exhaust system deteriorated.

parking brake efficiency just over limit.

slight wear in steering rack.

Pass 27 Feb 2013 33,812 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2013 33,812 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 31,840 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2012 31,840 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 30,136 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 30,136 miles

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

Advise,corrosion o\s\r outer sill and n\s\r sill.handbrake travel high.damage front number plate.engine,gearbox rear axle leaks.front anti roll bar to tca bushes deteriating.

Pass 2 Mar 2010 29,155 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

corrosion to offside outer sill - rear axle leak - engine smokey on start up - front number plate cracked

Pass 24 Feb 2009 27,863 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

fuel filter & tank corroding - front & rear number plates deteriorating - nearside front washer part blocked - rear axle & engine oil leaks

offside track control arm inner bush oil contaminated

slight corrosion to offside lower sill

Pass 26 Feb 2008 27,245 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

corrosion to offside rear outer sill panel

front & rear number plates deteriorating

rear axle & engine oil leaks

rear fuel filter corroding

Fail 6 Mar 2007 26,446 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

both front lower ball jionts split

engine oil leak,gearbox oil leak; rear axle leak

front number plate cracked,rear number plate deteriating

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres low depth

some corrosion to o/s/r outer sill

Pass 6 Mar 2007 26,446 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both front lower ball jionts split

engine oil leak,gearbox oil leak; rear axle leak

front number plate cracked,rear number plate deteriating

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres low depth

some corrosion to o/s/r outer sill

Pass 8 Mar 2006 25,071 miles

boot struts defective

engine oil leak

front brake pads getting low

front number plate cracked

slight corrosion to both rear outer sills

slight exhaust leak centre to rear exhaust section

slight interaction both rear light units

some blue smoke on start up

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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E215 FRX is a 1988 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E215 FRX, 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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E215 FRX is a 1988 Ford Sierra, first registered on 12 February 1988.

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