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CDZ 982

1991 Ford Sierra Sapphire

Black Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

48,349 mi
Last recorded48,349 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 1991 Ford Sierra Sapphire48,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCDZ 982
MakeFord
ModelSierra Sapphire
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 48,349 miles

Nearside Rear chassie leg has corrosion

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front floor has corrosion

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 47,040 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 42,121 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 38,793 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

all discs worn low

oil leak

propshaft bolt missing on donut joint

sills coverd in plastic trims

steering column slight play

tyres perished

Pass 30 May 2013 36,627 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

exhaust leak

inner sills corroded

nearside front brake caliper clip missing

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

propshaft donut broken & bolt loose

slight movement in steering column

Fail 24 May 2013 36,572 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

exhaust leak

inner sills corroded

nearside front brake caliper clip missing

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

propshaft donut broken & bolt loose

Pass 21 Mar 2012 35,440 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 35,440 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 33,523 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2011 33,518 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 26,604 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 20,046 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 16,525 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 May 2007 6,221 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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CDZ 982 is a 1991 Ford Sierra Sapphire in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1991 Ford Sierra Sapphire models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 48,349 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 CDZ 982, 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 35 years old, this Ford Sierra Sapphire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CDZ 982 is a 1991 Ford Sierra Sapphire, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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