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G118 NRH

1990 Ford Sierra Sapphire

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,957 mi
Last recorded90,957 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2011
Typical for 1990 Ford Sierra Sapphire48,133 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG118 NRH
MakeFord
ModelSierra Sapphire
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2011 90,957 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2010 88,798 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 88,772 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 86,389 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 86,381 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 83,537 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 80,260 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 77,354 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 77,354 miles

Brake pipe excessively 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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G118 NRH is a 1990 Ford Sierra Sapphire in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1990 Ford Sierra Sapphire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 48,133 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 G118 NRH, 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 36 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 G118 NRH registered?

G118 NRH is a 1990 Ford Sierra Sapphire, first registered on 8 February 1990.

Is G118 NRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for G118 NRH shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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