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F345 HYJ

1988 Ford Sierra

Grey Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,244 mi
Last recorded99,244 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 1988 Ford Sierra51,526 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF345 HYJ
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 99,244 miles

Coolant leaking from thermostat housing area

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Very perished, almost at point of splitting (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 98,547 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 97,093 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 94,813 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

both rear tyres low on inner edge

offside front tyre bald inner edge not within centre three quarters tread

slight corrosion to front to rear brake pipe

slight cracking to both front brake flexis

slight cracking to nearside rear tyre

slight play in offside front inner track control arm joint

some cracking to offside front tyre

some deterioration to nearside front outer cv boot

offside rear tyre heavily craccking not showing cords

Fail 27 Oct 2009 94,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

both rear tyres low on inner edge

offside front tyre bald inner edge not within centre three quarters tread

slight corrosion to front to rear brake pipe

slight cracking to both front brake flexis

slight cracking to nearside rear tyre

slight play in offside front inner track control arm joint

some cracking to offside front tyre

some deterioration to nearside front outer cv boot

offside rear tyre heavily craccking not showing cords

Pass 6 Sep 2007 94,639 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2007 94,639 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2006 94,289 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2006 94,289 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

How Reliable is the Ford Sierra?

Based on 235,897 MOT tests across 50,859 vehicles.

69.3%
Pass Rate
1,731
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
50,859
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 24,833
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 20,240
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,426
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,585
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,976
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F345 HYJ is a 1988 Ford Sierra in Grey with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F345 HYJ, 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 F345 HYJ registered?

F345 HYJ is a 1988 Ford Sierra, first registered on 19 August 1988.

Is F345 HYJ safe to buy?

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