MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
40,285 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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advised front number plate
advised fuel lines corroded
advised rear shock weaping
advised slight play bottom ball joints
advised sun strip
front shocks weak
advise both outer sill sections have corrosion showing but not penetrable using ministry approved methods.
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
advise both outer sill sections have corrosion showing but not penetrable using ministry approved methods. † †advise perishing signs n/s rack gaitor.
advise-surface corrosion around outer sill and seat mounting areas. †advise-slight leak both rear shock absorbers,working o.k. at time of test. †
Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS
Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
advise-surface corrosion around outer sill and seat mounting areas. †
How Reliable is the Ford Sierra?
Based on 235,897 MOT tests across 50,859 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E221 PVV is a 1988 Ford Sierra in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 E221 PVV, 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 E221 PVV registered?
E221 PVV is a 1988 Ford Sierra, first registered on 11 July 1988.
Is E221 PVV safe to buy?
The MOT history for E221 PVV shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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