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F88 MNU

1996 Ford Sierra

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

74,721 mi
Last recorded74,721 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 1996 Ford Sierra70,783 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF88 MNU
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 74,721 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 74,705 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 74,583 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 74,578 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 74,551 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 74,547 miles

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 74,501 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 74,273 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 74,273 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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F88 MNU is a 1996 Ford Sierra in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1996 Ford Sierra models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 70,783 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 F88 MNU, 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 30 years old, this Ford Sierra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F88 MNU?

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What year was F88 MNU registered?

F88 MNU is a 1996 Ford Sierra, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is F88 MNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F88 MNU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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