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E228 HLH

1988 Ford Sierra

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,939 mi
Last recorded85,939 miles
Recorded on15 May 2010
Typical for 1988 Ford Sierra51,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE228 HLH
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2010 85,939 miles
Pass 23 May 2009
Fail 23 May 2009

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

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

Pass 24 May 2008 83,301 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 83,218 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 May 2007 82,654 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 82,050 miles

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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E228 HLH is a 1988 Ford Sierra in Red with a 1,993cc 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 E228 HLH, 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 E228 HLH registered?

E228 HLH is a 1988 Ford Sierra, first registered on 7 January 1988.

Is E228 HLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for E228 HLH 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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