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E226 LTP

1988 Ford Sierra

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

95,197 mi
Last recorded95,197 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 Ford Sierra51,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE226 LTP
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 95,197 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 94,717 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 94,173 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 94,098 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 94,017 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front seat belt slow to return

Pass 25 Oct 2019 93,900 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2019 93,900 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2008 90,781 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 85,271 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 75,348 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 75,346 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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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E226 LTP is a 1988 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 E226 LTP, 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 E226 LTP registered?

E226 LTP is a 1988 Ford Sierra, first registered on 7 April 1988.

Is E226 LTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for E226 LTP shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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