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H129 DHY

1991 Ford Sierra Sapphire

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,823 mi
Last recorded89,823 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2009
Typical for 1991 Ford Sierra Sapphire48,349 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH129 DHY
MakeFord
ModelSierra Sapphire
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2009 89,823 miles

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

Nearside rear outer driveshaft boot perished.

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 52,984 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 84,168 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 76,623 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 70,481 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2006 70,481 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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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H129 DHY is a 1991 Ford Sierra Sapphire in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 Ford Sierra Sapphire models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 48,349 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 H129 DHY, 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 35 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 H129 DHY registered?

H129 DHY is a 1991 Ford Sierra Sapphire, first registered on 1 July 1991.

Is H129 DHY safe to buy?

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