1988 Ford Sierra 2.8L Petrol · E433 EVW
1988 Ford Sierra (2.8L, petrol). First registered 03 Mar 1988. Recorded mileage 4,833 miles. MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD SIERRA
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 4,833 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
E433 EVW Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/03/2026
- 4,833 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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E433 EVW Mileage History
- 13/12/200543,553 mi
- 04/01/200746,898 mi+3,345 mi
- 11/01/200746,923 mi+25 mi
- 30/01/201021 mi-46,902 mi
- 08/02/201024 mi+3 mi
- 01/04/2011898 mi+874 mi
- 29/03/20122,594 mi+1,696 mi
- 29/03/20122,594 mi
- 16/05/20133,402 mi+808 mi
- 22/06/20233,847 mi+445 mi
- 19/03/20253,885 mi+38 mi
- 18/03/20264,833 mi+948 mi
Average of roughly -1,911 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
E433 EVW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Ford Sierra (E433 EVW) between December 2005 and March 2026.
The record contains 9 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 18 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)”; “Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)”.
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