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H171 RNG

1990 Ford Sierra Sapphire

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

14,824 mi
Last recorded14,824 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2008
Typical for 1990 Ford Sierra Sapphire48,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH171 RNG
MakeFord
ModelSierra Sapphire
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2008 14,824 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 10,986 miles

all CV gaiters deteriorating

engine oil leak

n/s steering rack inner ball joint has slight play

n/s/r brake pipe to caliper heavily corroded

rear sills corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2007 10,986 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all CV gaiters deteriorating

engine oil leak

n/s/r brake pipe to caliper heavily corroded

rear sills corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2006 6,786 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 6,690 miles

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

Oil leak

slight play in n/s steering rack

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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H171 RNG is a 1990 Ford Sierra Sapphire in Blue with a 1,998cc 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 H171 RNG, 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 H171 RNG registered?

H171 RNG is a 1990 Ford Sierra Sapphire, first registered on 31 August 1990.

Is H171 RNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for H171 RNG 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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