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E300 EAL

1988 Ford Sierra Sapphire

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

20,768 mi
Last recorded20,768 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2012
Typical for 1988 Ford Sierra Sapphire52,528 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE300 EAL
MakeFord
ModelSierra Sapphire
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2012 20,768 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2012 20,766 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 20,327 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 19,670 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 19,241 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 17,615 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2007 15,590 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

steering rack worn

welding repairs assesed as far as possible due to covering of underseal

Pass 17 Aug 2006 13,792 miles

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

bottom corner of front offside outer wing corroded

slight corrosion offside front floor pan

slight play in steering rack

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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E300 EAL is a 1988 Ford Sierra Sapphire in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 E300 EAL, 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 E300 EAL registered?

E300 EAL is a 1988 Ford Sierra Sapphire, first registered on 1 May 1988.

Is E300 EAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E300 EAL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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