1988 Ford Sierra Sapphire 2.0L Petrol · E23 HJB
1988 Ford Sierra Sapphire (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 1988. Recorded mileage 8,876 miles. MOT expired on 05 Oct 2020. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD SIERRA SAPPHIRE
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Oct 2020
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 8,876 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E23 HJB Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/09/2019
- 8,876 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E23 HJB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Ford Sierra Sapphire (E23 HJB) between May 2006 and September 2019.
The record contains 12 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 September 2019 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”.
E23 HJB Mileage History
- 05/05/200624,099 mi
- 17/04/200732,675 mi+8,576 mi
- 21/04/20083,638 mi-29,037 mi
- 23/04/20083,639 mi+1 mi
- 10/10/20094,789 mi+1,150 mi
- 21/10/20106,017 mi+1,228 mi
- 15/10/20117,248 mi+1,231 mi
- 12/10/20128,147 mi+899 mi
- 03/10/20138,316 mi+169 mi
- 03/10/20138,316 mi
- 18/10/20148,479 mi+163 mi
- 24/10/20158,797 mi+318 mi
- 06/10/20188,849 mi+52 mi
- 21/09/20198,876 mi+27 mi
Average of roughly -1,138 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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