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J101 VJB

1992 Ford Sierra Sapphire

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

95,590 mi
Last recorded95,590 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2012
Typical for 1992 Ford Sierra Sapphire50,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ101 VJB
MakeFord
ModelSierra Sapphire
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2012 95,590 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 91,095 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 83,660 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 83,653 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 74,539 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 73,051 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 73,043 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 71,093 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007 71,093 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 66,116 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

new wiper linkage

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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J101 VJB is a 1992 Ford Sierra Sapphire in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1992 Ford Sierra Sapphire models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 50,392 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 J101 VJB, 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 34 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 J101 VJB registered?

J101 VJB is a 1992 Ford Sierra Sapphire, first registered on 6 April 1992.

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