MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,213 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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some rust on wheel arches
underbody heavily undersealed and a few welded patches
underbody and sills heavily undersealed
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
tyre sidewalls perished but not dangeres
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
tyre sidewalls perished but not dangeres
How Reliable is the Ford Sierra?
Based on 235,897 MOT tests across 50,859 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E317 JBY is a 1988 Ford Sierra in Green with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 E317 JBY, 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 E317 JBY registered?
E317 JBY is a 1988 Ford Sierra, first registered on 19 May 1988.
Is E317 JBY safe to buy?
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