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G643 RHH

1996 Ford Sierra

Grey Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

85,100 mi
Last recorded85,100 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 1996 Ford Sierra70,783 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG643 RHH
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2020 85,100 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 84,713 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 84,313 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 83,463 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 82,920 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 81,939 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 80,256 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

lot of under seal spry

Fail 22 Jun 2013 80,256 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

lot of under seal spry

Pass 25 May 2012 79,680 miles

both front and both rear brake discs corroded

n/s and o/s outter sills to floors slight corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2011 79,000 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Spare tyre defective

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 21 Mar 2011 79,000 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Spare tyre defective

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 88,199 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 7 Oct 2009 88,199 miles

Front Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 17 Jun 2008 88,199 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 88,199 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 May 2007 20,476 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

has slight corrosion near o/s/r suspension arm at sill

Pass 23 Mar 2006 20,470 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Sierra?

Based on 235,897 MOT tests across 50,859 vehicles.

69.3%
Pass Rate
1,731
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
50,859
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 24,833
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 20,240
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,426
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,585
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,976
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G643 RHH is a 1996 Ford Sierra in Grey with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1996 Ford Sierra models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 70,783 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 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 24,833 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G643 RHH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Sierra typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 30 years old, this Ford Sierra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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G643 RHH is a 1996 Ford Sierra, first registered on 1 April 1996.

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