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A12 DAU

1990 Ford Sierra Sapphire

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

72,014 mi
Last recorded72,014 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2006
Typical for 1990 Ford Sierra Sapphire48,133 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 DAU
MakeFord
ModelSierra Sapphire
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2006 72,014 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 72,030 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

rear crossmember has surface corrosion(outwith prescribed area ).

underside coated in fresh underseal.

Fail 3 Jul 2006 72,014 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Ford Sierra Sapphire?

Based on 45,605 MOT tests across 9,774 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
1,818
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
9,774
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,789
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,266
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,388
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,613
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,568
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A12 DAU is a 1990 Ford Sierra Sapphire in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1990 Ford Sierra Sapphire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 48,133 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 Sapphire fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 4,789 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A12 DAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Sierra Sapphire typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 36 years old, this Ford Sierra Sapphire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A12 DAU registered?

A12 DAU is a 1990 Ford Sierra Sapphire, first registered on 2 January 1990.

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