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A12 NMD

1990 Ford Sierra Sapphire

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

6,929 mi
Last recorded6,929 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2010
Typical for 1990 Ford Sierra Sapphire48,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 NMD
MakeFord
ModelSierra Sapphire
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2010 6,929 miles

excess wax oil all over bottom side of car

o/s rear chassis leg starting to corrode

slight play in both front nanti roll bar tca mountings

unable to check outer sills due to cover sills fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2009 2,471 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 1,352 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 98,467 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 95,581 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 93,785 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 93,785 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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 NMD is a 1990 Ford Sierra Sapphire in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NMD, 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 NMD registered?

A12 NMD is a 1990 Ford Sierra Sapphire, first registered on 13 August 1990.

Is A12 NMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 NMD shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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