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D929 SGN

1987 Ford Sierra Sapphire

Grey Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

92,972 mi
Last recorded92,972 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2006
Typical for 1987 Ford Sierra Sapphire49,504 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD929 SGN
MakeFord
ModelSierra Sapphire
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2006 92,972 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 92,962 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Fail 10 Apr 2006 92,816 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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D929 SGN is a 1987 Ford Sierra Sapphire in Grey with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1987 Ford Sierra Sapphire models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 49,504 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 D929 SGN, 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 39 years old, this Ford Sierra Sapphire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D929 SGN registered?

D929 SGN is a 1987 Ford Sierra Sapphire, first registered on 9 April 1987.

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The MOT history for D929 SGN shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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