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F25 OWP

1988 Ford Sierra Sapphire

Grey Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

7,312 mi
Last recorded7,312 miles
Recorded on13 May 2023
Typical for 1988 Ford Sierra Sapphire52,528 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF25 OWP
MakeFord
ModelSierra Sapphire
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc
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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2023 7,312 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 6,906 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 6,808 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 6,762 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 6,433 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 6,411 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 6,397 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 6,285 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 6,063 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 4,597 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 2,388 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 2,338 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 1,961 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 1,961 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 1,302 miles

All rear brake pipes are beginning to corrode

Offside front wheel has a slight bind

Power steering fluid on minimum

Fail 7 Sep 2009 1,302 miles

All rear brake pipes are beginning to corrode

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside front wheel has a slight bind

Power steering fluid on minimum

Pass 4 Sep 2008 1,286 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 1,266 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2007 1,266 miles

Centre registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 82 miles

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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F25 OWP is a 1988 Ford Sierra Sapphire in Grey with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 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 F25 OWP, 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 F25 OWP registered?

F25 OWP is a 1988 Ford Sierra Sapphire, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F25 OWP safe to buy?

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