MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
55,687 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
condition of front wiper blades .
condition of some wiring inside the vehicle .
nearside and offside outer body sills not checked due to plastic covers .
rear seats missing .
some suspension components not standard .
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
condition of front wiper blades .
condition of some wiring inside the vehicle .
nearside and offside outer body sills not checked due to plastic covers .
rear seats missing .
some suspension components not standard .
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
condition of front headlights .
nearside and offside outer bodysills not checked due to plastic covers .
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
condition of front headlights .
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Offside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
condition of battery (security).
fitment of front discs .
nearside and offside outer bodysills not checked due to plastic covers .
Nail in offside front tyre
general condition of front and rear suspension components (rusty).
nearside and offside outer bodysills not checked due to plastic covers .
rear seats not fitted .
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nail in offside front tyre
general condition of front and rear suspension components (rusty).
nearside and offside outer bodysills not checked due to plastic covers .
rear seats not fitted .
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
condition of centre exhaust mount .
general condition of rear suspension .
nearside and offside outer body sills not checked due to plastic covers .
Horn control missing (1.6.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
condition of centre exhaust mount .
general condition of rear suspension .
nearside and offside outer body sills not checked due to plastic covers .
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
condition of front headlight patterns .
condition of fuel pipes .
general condition of front and rear subframes .
nearside and offside outer bodysills not checked due to plastic covers .
rear light and repeater lights modified .
rear seats removed .
Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
condition of centre rear brake hose unions .
condition of front headlight patterns .
condition of fuel pipes .
general condition of front and rear subframes .
nearside and offside outer bodysills not checked due to plastic covers .
rear light and repeater lights modified .
rear seats removed .
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Ford Sierra Sapphire?
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DAZ 434 is a 1989 Ford Sierra Sapphire in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
Across all 1989 Ford Sierra Sapphire models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 51,009 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 DAZ 434, 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 37 years old, this Ford Sierra Sapphire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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DAZ 434 is a 1989 Ford Sierra Sapphire, first registered on 15 March 1989.
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