MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,253 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust hanger insecure but exhaust is still secure
Oil leak
Side skirts fitted not allowing full inspection
Vehicle body & chassis has corrosion
o/s/f tyre has slight damage on outer wall
Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust hanger insecure but exhaust is still secure
Oil leak
Side skirts fitted not allowing full inspection
Vehicle body & chassis has corrosion
o/s/f tyre has slight damage on outer wall
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Sierra Sapphire?
Based on 45,605 MOT tests across 9,774 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E23 XKH is a 1988 Ford Sierra Sapphire in Blue 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 Sapphire models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 52,528 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 Sapphire fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 4,789 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E23 XKH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Ford Sierra Sapphire typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 38 years old, this Ford Sierra Sapphire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was E23 XKH registered?
E23 XKH is a 1988 Ford Sierra Sapphire, first registered on 27 April 1988.
Is E23 XKH safe to buy?
The MOT history for E23 XKH 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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