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D4 YRS

1990 Ford Sierra Sapphire

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

19,249 mi
Last recorded19,249 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2016
Typical for 1990 Ford Sierra Sapphire48,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD4 YRS
MakeFord
ModelSierra Sapphire
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2016 19,249 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 18,729 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 7 May 2015 18,729 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 18,414 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 17,892 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 17,083 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 16,341 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 14,767 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 12,814 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 10,618 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 8,052 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 5,497 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 5,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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D4 YRS is a 1990 Ford Sierra Sapphire in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 D4 YRS, 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 D4 YRS registered?

D4 YRS is a 1990 Ford Sierra Sapphire, first registered on 6 March 1990.

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The MOT history for D4 YRS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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