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F120 PPC

1989 Ford Sierra Sapphire

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

6,651 mi
Last recorded6,651 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2013
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra Sapphire51,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF120 PPC
MakeFord
ModelSierra Sapphire
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2013 6,651 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 104,305 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 2,019 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 745 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 738 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

accident damage repairs visible to o/s front chassis/crossmember

big bore exhaust fitted but does not appear to be excessively loud

both rear wheel arches are corroded but no sharp edges present at time of test

brake pipes have been covered in grease and are not completely visible but do not appear to be excessively corroded

fuel tank corroded but no leaks present

oil on steering rack but no pas leaks seen

rear backplates are corroded but not interfering with operation of brakes

rear exhaust has been secured with cable ties in addition to the original rubber mounting

Pass 6 Mar 2009 98,816 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 98,772 miles

Lower Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 17 Oct 2007 97,677 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 97,677 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly 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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F120 PPC is a 1989 Ford Sierra Sapphire in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F120 PPC, 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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F120 PPC is a 1989 Ford Sierra Sapphire, first registered on 31 January 1989.

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