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E231 WNW

1988 Ford Sierra

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

67,748 mi
Last recorded67,748 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2008
Typical for 1988 Ford Sierra51,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE231 WNW
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2008 67,748 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 16 Jul 2008 67,748 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 60,758 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 60,561 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 53,137 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 53,069 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2005 46,433 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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E231 WNW is a 1988 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 E231 WNW, 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 E231 WNW registered?

E231 WNW is a 1988 Ford Sierra, first registered on 9 June 1988.

Is E231 WNW safe to buy?

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