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F216 GGJ

1989 Ford Sierra Sapphire

Blue Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,691 mi
Last recorded84,691 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2009
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra Sapphire51,009 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF216 GGJ
MakeFord
ModelSierra Sapphire
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2009 84,691 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 29 Oct 2008 80,337 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 75,671 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 75,671 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres cracking present on sidewalls

Pass 26 Oct 2006 71,919 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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F216 GGJ is a 1989 Ford Sierra Sapphire in Blue with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F216 GGJ, 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 F216 GGJ registered?

F216 GGJ is a 1989 Ford Sierra Sapphire, first registered on 5 January 1989.

Is F216 GGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F216 GGJ shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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