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E216 KVT

1988 Ford Sierra

Blue Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,700 mi
Last recorded69,700 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2010
Typical for 1988 Ford Sierra51,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE216 KVT
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2010 69,700 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 68,896 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 68,062 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 68,047 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Offside Inner Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Fail 14 Feb 2007 67,494 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 67,494 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 66,715 miles

Nearside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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 KVT is a 1988 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 E216 KVT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E216 KVT registered?

E216 KVT is a 1988 Ford Sierra, first registered on 8 February 1988.

Is E216 KVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for E216 KVT shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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