MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
8,693 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
both rear springs unseat when the wheels are lifted
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Battery insecure
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Tyre pressures low
How Reliable is the Ford Sierra Sapphire?
Based on 45,605 MOT tests across 9,774 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G131 BWC is a 1990 Ford Sierra Sapphire in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 G131 BWC, 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 G131 BWC registered?
G131 BWC is a 1990 Ford Sierra Sapphire, first registered on 19 April 1990.
Is G131 BWC safe to buy?
The MOT history for G131 BWC 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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