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DAZ 434

1989 Ford Sierra Sapphire

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2023
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

55,687 mi
Last recorded55,687 miles
Recorded on13 May 2022
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra Sapphire51,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAZ 434
MakeFord
ModelSierra Sapphire
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 May 2022 55,687 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 52,829 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 51,268 miles

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))

Fail 6 Jul 2019 51,268 miles

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))

Pass 24 Feb 2017 49,803 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 48,281 miles

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 .

Fail 1 Mar 2016 48,281 miles

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 .

Pass 7 Apr 2014 47,256 miles

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 .

Fail 8 Nov 2013 47,247 miles

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 .

Pass 28 Mar 2012 45,803 miles

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)

Fail 22 Mar 2012 45,803 miles

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 .

Pass 4 Mar 2011 12,690 miles

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 .

Fail 4 Mar 2011 12,690 miles

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 .

Pass 23 Mar 2010 41,482 miles

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 .

Fail 15 Mar 2010 41,407 miles

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 .

Pass 24 Mar 2009 38,293 miles

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 .

Fail 17 Mar 2009 38,290 miles

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 .

Pass 4 Nov 2005 36,275 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 36,275 miles

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?

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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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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