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H183 HLA

1991 Ford Sierra Sapphire

Silver Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

58,681 mi
Last recorded58,681 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2009
Typical for 1991 Ford Sierra Sapphire48,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH183 HLA
MakeFord
ModelSierra Sapphire
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2009 58,681 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 58,681 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 18 Mar 2008 58,474 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 58,474 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 58,139 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 57,780 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 57,780 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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H183 HLA is a 1991 Ford Sierra Sapphire in Silver with a 1,593cc 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 H183 HLA, 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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How do I check the history of H183 HLA?

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What year was H183 HLA registered?

H183 HLA is a 1991 Ford Sierra Sapphire, first registered on 3 April 1991.

Is H183 HLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for H183 HLA shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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