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F105 TAR

1989 Ford Sierra Sapphire

Green Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,174 mi
Last recorded92,174 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2010
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra Sapphire51,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF105 TAR
MakeFord
ModelSierra Sapphire
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2010 92,174 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 92,174 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 90,593 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 88,862 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 87,387 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 85,507 miles

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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F105 TAR is a 1989 Ford Sierra Sapphire in Green with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 F105 TAR, 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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What year was F105 TAR registered?

F105 TAR is a 1989 Ford Sierra Sapphire, first registered on 23 June 1989.

Is F105 TAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for F105 TAR shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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