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E221 PVV

1988 Ford Sierra

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

40,285 mi
Last recorded40,285 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2008
Typical for 1988 Ford Sierra51,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE221 PVV
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2008 40,285 miles

advised front number plate

advised fuel lines corroded

advised rear shock weaping

advised slight play bottom ball joints

advised sun strip

front shocks weak

Pass 19 Jun 2007 39,037 miles

advise both outer sill sections have corrosion showing but not penetrable using ministry approved methods.

Fail 18 Jun 2007 39,037 miles

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.

Pass 16 Jun 2006 34,373 miles

advise-surface corrosion around outer sill and seat mounting areas. †advise-slight leak both rear shock absorbers,working o.k. at time of test. †

Fail 16 Jun 2006 34,373 miles

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.

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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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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