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B3 LXR

1991 Ford Sierra

Grey Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,047 mi
Last recorded73,047 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2021
Typical for 1991 Ford Sierra48,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 LXR
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2021 73,047 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all and has cuts in side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 71,908 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 69,177 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 66,231 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Jan 2016 66,231 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s/ seel badley corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front wings not secure

Fail 12 Jan 2016 66,197 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s/ seel badley corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front wings not secure

Pass 7 Jun 2014 64,497 miles

sill kit fitted

underside freshly undersealed

Pass 22 Jun 2013 60,084 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 55,962 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 51,847 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 45,571 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 39,119 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 32,611 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 27,574 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Sierra?

Based on 235,897 MOT tests across 50,859 vehicles.

69.3%
Pass Rate
1,731
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
50,859
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 24,833
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 20,240
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,426
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,585
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,976
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B3 LXR is a 1991 Ford Sierra in Grey with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1991 Ford Sierra models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 48,914 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Sierra fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 24,833 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B3 LXR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Sierra typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 35 years old, this Ford Sierra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B3 LXR registered?

B3 LXR is a 1991 Ford Sierra, first registered on 28 March 1991.

Is B3 LXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for B3 LXR shows 14 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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