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E216 ARM

1988 Ford Sierra

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

51,693 mi
Last recorded51,693 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 1988 Ford Sierra51,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE216 ARM
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2024 51,693 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 51,693 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 51,479 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 51,479 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 51,404 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 51,215 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Jun 2016 50,920 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 50,582 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front shocker weak in operation

offside front shocker weak in operation

slight corrosion to nearside front fuel lines

Pass 20 Jun 2014 50,094 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 50,094 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 49,748 miles

corrosion around battery box area

Fail 20 Jun 2013 49,743 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

corrosion around battery box area

Pass 22 Jun 2012 49,360 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 49,360 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 49,001 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 49,001 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 48,553 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 48,217 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

battery tray corroded and holed!

Fail 28 May 2009 48,216 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

battery tray corroded and holed!

Fail 24 Jun 2008 47,952 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both o/s tyres starting to perish.

Pass 24 Jun 2008 47,952 miles

both o/s tyres starting to perish.

Pass 21 Jun 2007 47,603 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 47,292 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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E216 ARM is a 1988 Ford Sierra in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 E216 ARM, 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 E216 ARM registered?

E216 ARM is a 1988 Ford Sierra, first registered on 9 January 1988.

Is E216 ARM safe to buy?

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