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G125 ARD

1990 Ford Sierra Sapphire

White Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

10,315 mi
Last recorded10,315 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2009
Typical for 1990 Ford Sierra Sapphire48,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG125 ARD
MakeFord
ModelSierra Sapphire
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2009 10,315 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both sides front compliance bushes perished

movement in steering column lower bush

Pass 21 Oct 2008 10,168 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Vehicle structure rusty

Pass 2 Nov 2007 9,790 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake disc slightly distorted

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil around rear diff

Oil leak

Vehicler structure rusty

Fail 22 Oct 2007 9,769 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake disc slightly distorted

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil around rear diff

Oil leak

Vehicler structure rusty

Pass 18 Oct 2006 8,042 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 7,537 miles

oil around diff area

oil leak

under side rusty

Fail 20 Oct 2005 7,537 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil around diff area

oil leak

under side rusty

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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G125 ARD is a 1990 Ford Sierra Sapphire in White with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 G125 ARD, 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 G125 ARD registered?

G125 ARD is a 1990 Ford Sierra Sapphire, first registered on 22 January 1990.

Is G125 ARD safe to buy?

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