MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
15,865 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
How Reliable is the Ford Sierra Sapphire?
Based on 45,605 MOT tests across 9,774 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E971 AFJ is a 1988 Ford Sierra Sapphire in Gold with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 E971 AFJ, 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 E971 AFJ registered?
E971 AFJ is a 1988 Ford Sierra Sapphire, first registered on 19 January 1988.
Is E971 AFJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for E971 AFJ shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does E971 AFJ have outstanding finance?
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