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E303 VRH

1988 Ford Sierra

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

1,164 mi
Last recorded1,164 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2011
Typical for 1988 Ford Sierra51,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE303 VRH
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2011 1,164 miles

engine burning oil slightly blue smoke from tail pipe

front brake discs corroded and worn

offside front wheel bearing slight noise

steering coloum lower and upper bushes worn

Fail 15 Mar 2011 1,164 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

engine burning oil slightly blue smoke from tail pipe

front brake discs corroded and worn

offside front wheel bearing slight noise

steering coloum lower and upper bushes worn

Pass 24 Mar 2010 39 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight blue smoke after tick over

slight play in rack

Fail 24 Mar 2010 37 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight blue smoke after tick over

slight play in rack

Pass 19 Mar 2009 98,623 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 98,623 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 96,143 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 96,143 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 91,392 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 91,392 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 88,780 miles

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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E303 VRH is a 1988 Ford Sierra in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 E303 VRH, 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 E303 VRH registered?

E303 VRH is a 1988 Ford Sierra, first registered on 21 March 1988.

Is E303 VRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for E303 VRH shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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