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E275 MSC

1988 Ford Sierra Sapphire

Grey Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2025
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

74,476 mi
Last recorded74,476 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 1988 Ford Sierra Sapphire52,528 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE275 MSC
MakeFord
ModelSierra Sapphire
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2024 74,476 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 74,401 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 73,683 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 73,386 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 73,302 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 73,122 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 73,122 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 16 Oct 2008 72,782 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 2,401 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Sierra Sapphire?

Based on 45,605 MOT tests across 9,774 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
1,818
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
9,774
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,789
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,266
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,388
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,613
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,568
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E275 MSC is a 1988 Ford Sierra Sapphire in Grey with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E275 MSC, 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 E275 MSC registered?

E275 MSC is a 1988 Ford Sierra Sapphire, first registered on 11 February 1988.

Is E275 MSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E275 MSC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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