MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,624 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Boot lock siezed
Hazard warning switch 'tell tale' cover missing
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside rear door corroded at bottom
Slight play in both front compliance bushes
Slight play in lower steering column bush
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Boot lock siezed
Hazard warning switch 'tell tale' cover missing
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside rear door corroded at bottom
Slight play in both front compliance bushes
Slight play in lower steering column bush
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside front tyre worn on edges
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Ford Sierra?
Based on 235,897 MOT tests across 50,859 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E342 JSN is a 1988 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 E342 JSN, 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 E342 JSN registered?
E342 JSN is a 1988 Ford Sierra, first registered on 14 January 1988.
Is E342 JSN safe to buy?
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