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F100 DKP

1988 Ford Sierra Sapphire

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,359 mi
Last recorded91,359 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2009
Typical for 1988 Ford Sierra Sapphire52,528 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF100 DKP
MakeFord
ModelSierra Sapphire
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2009 91,359 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 18 Aug 2009 91,345 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 90,166 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 90,166 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 85,061 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

fuel pipes kinked

Fail 3 Aug 2007 85,060 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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

Front bumper insecure

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

fuel pipes kinked

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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F100 DKP is a 1988 Ford Sierra Sapphire in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Ford Sierra Sapphire models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 52,528 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 F100 DKP, 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 38 years old, this Ford Sierra Sapphire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F100 DKP is a 1988 Ford Sierra Sapphire, first registered on 9 December 1988.

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