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H135 UWY

1991 Ford Sierra Sapphire

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

62,379 mi
Last recorded62,379 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2009
Typical for 1991 Ford Sierra Sapphire48,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH135 UWY
MakeFord
ModelSierra Sapphire
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2009 62,379 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 62,379 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 61,321 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 61,321 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 60,205 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 60,205 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

rear fuel pipes corroded but ok at this stage.

Pass 28 Feb 2006 59,024 miles

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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H135 UWY is a 1991 Ford Sierra Sapphire in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 H135 UWY, 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 H135 UWY registered?

H135 UWY is a 1991 Ford Sierra Sapphire, first registered on 24 January 1991.

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