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E961 EHO

1987 Ford Sierra Sapphire

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

65,434 mi
Last recorded65,434 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2010
Typical for 1987 Ford Sierra Sapphire49,504 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE961 EHO
MakeFord
ModelSierra Sapphire
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2010 65,434 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 64,881 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 20 Feb 2009 64,881 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 64,498 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise o/s front wing condition

Pass 24 Jan 2007 63,837 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 63,816 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 62,607 miles

car has had a lot of welding done, unable to see welds propley because of thick under seal!

Fail 18 Jan 2006 62,504 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear bumper cracked

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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E961 EHO is a 1987 Ford Sierra Sapphire in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1987 Ford Sierra Sapphire models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 49,504 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 E961 EHO, 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 39 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 E961 EHO registered?

E961 EHO is a 1987 Ford Sierra Sapphire, first registered on 24 November 1987.

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