1988 Ford Sierra L 1.8L Petrol · E601 KSN
1988 Ford Sierra L (1.8L, petrol). First registered 22/04/1988. Recorded mileage 13,824 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD SIERRA L
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/05/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 13,824 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 1796cc
E601 KSN Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/05/2023
- 13,824 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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E601 KSN Mileage History
- 08/05/20064,890 mi
- 08/05/20064,893 mi+3 mi
- 03/05/20077,048 mi+2,155 mi
- 06/05/20088,753 mi+1,705 mi
- 07/05/20088,756 mi+3 mi
- 07/05/20099,903 mi+1,147 mi
- 08/05/20099,905 mi+2 mi
- 06/05/201010,271 mi+366 mi
- 07/05/201010,274 mi+3 mi
- 03/05/201110,812 mi+538 mi
- 04/05/201110,814 mi+2 mi
- 26/04/201211,637 mi+823 mi
- 01/05/201311,975 mi+338 mi
- 02/05/201412,070 mi+95 mi
- 15/05/201512,800 mi+730 mi
- 21/05/201512,801 mi+1 mi
- 05/05/202313,824 mi+1,023 mi
Average of roughly 526 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
E601 KSN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Ford Sierra L (E601 KSN) between May 2006 and May 2023.
The record contains 11 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 05 May 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”; “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”; “Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)”.
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