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E995 XDY

1988 Ford Sierra Sapphire

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,777 mi
Last recorded27,777 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2009
Typical for 1988 Ford Sierra Sapphire52,528 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE995 XDY
MakeFord
ModelSierra Sapphire
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2009 27,777 miles

Both side rear tyre walls deteriorated slightly

Nearside front slightly noisey

Slight play lower steering colum bush

Fail 18 Mar 2009 27,706 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both side rear tyre walls deteriorated slightly

Nearside front slightly noisey

Slight play lower steering colum bush

Pass 19 Mar 2008 24,841 miles

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Mar 2008 24,841 miles

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 20,800 miles

Both front tyres outer walls cracking

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 16,416 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

tyre walls cracking sligthy

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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E995 XDY is a 1988 Ford Sierra Sapphire in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 E995 XDY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E995 XDY registered?

E995 XDY is a 1988 Ford Sierra Sapphire, first registered on 27 January 1988.

Is E995 XDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for E995 XDY shows 6 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.

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