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1988 Ford Sierra 2.0L Petrol · E978 GAR

E978 GAR

1988 Ford Sierra (2.0L, petrol). First registered 29/06/1988. Recorded mileage 3,809 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 10/01/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1988
Engine
1993cc

E978 GAR Key Findings

  • 3 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 11/01/2025
  • 3,809 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (67%)
! Older vehicle
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E978 GAR Mileage History

  1. 15/10/20223,777 mi
  2. 15/10/20223,777 mi
  3. 11/01/20253,809 mi+32 mi

Average of roughly 14 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

E978 GAR MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Ford Sierra (E978 GAR) between October 2022 and January 2025.

The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 11 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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