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F170 YDC

1991 Ford Sierra Sapphire

Maroon Diesel 2304cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,492 mi
Last recorded68,492 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2008
Typical for 1991 Ford Sierra Sapphire48,349 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF170 YDC
MakeFord
ModelSierra Sapphire
Year1991
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,304cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2008 68,492 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 68,492 miles

Nearside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 68,470 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 20 Apr 2007 68,465 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 67,984 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 67,981 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside rear wheel arch shows signs of corrosion

offside & nearside front flexible hoses show signs of cracking & perishing

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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F170 YDC is a 1991 Ford Sierra Sapphire in Maroon with a 2,304cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1991 Ford Sierra Sapphire models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 48,349 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 F170 YDC, 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 35 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 F170 YDC registered?

F170 YDC is a 1991 Ford Sierra Sapphire, first registered on 22 July 1991.

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