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E219 BOD

1988 Ford Sierra

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

2,320 mi
Last recorded2,320 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2008
Typical for 1988 Ford Sierra51,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE219 BOD
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2008 2,320 miles

nsr sill rusty but not excessive yet

osf steering rack gaiter deterioated

Pass 21 Mar 2007 99,763 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 96,373 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 96,373 miles

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

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

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

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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E219 BOD is a 1988 Ford Sierra in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E219 BOD, 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 E219 BOD registered?

E219 BOD is a 1988 Ford Sierra, first registered on 20 April 1988.

Is E219 BOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for E219 BOD shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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