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E22 YAW

1988 Ford Sierra

Silver Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

32,569 mi
Last recorded32,569 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2020
Typical for 1988 Ford Sierra51,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE22 YAW
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2020 32,569 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under body heavily under sealed unable to inspect for corrosion

Pass 25 Jun 2018 32,559 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 32,411 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 31,757 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 31,757 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 30,463 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Dec 2014 30,456 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 29,353 miles

n/s/r tyre on 2.5mms.

rear tyres perished.

Pass 23 Nov 2012 27,526 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 25,570 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 23,965 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear no plate

Fail 12 Nov 2010 23,963 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear no plate

Pass 27 Nov 2009 21,225 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 27 Nov 2009 21,225 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 9 Nov 2009 21,225 miles

Centre Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 18,680 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 16,807 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2007 16,807 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 14,106 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 14,106 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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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E22 YAW is a 1988 Ford Sierra in Silver with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 E22 YAW, 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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E22 YAW is a 1988 Ford Sierra, first registered on 13 April 1988.

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