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J102 OVS

1992 Ford Sierra Sapphire

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

2,986 mi
Last recorded2,986 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 1992 Ford Sierra Sapphire50,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ102 OVS
MakeFord
ModelSierra Sapphire
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 2,986 miles

Central Front crossmember slightly corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front jacking point slightly corroded

Offside Front tyre cracking in tread

Fail 19 Apr 2018 2,984 miles

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

Offside Front tyre cracking in tread

Central Front crossmember slightly corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front jacking point slightly corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2016 2,977 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 782 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 97,899 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 21 Jul 2014 97,898 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 95,454 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 95,453 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 93,007 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 90,203 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 90,179 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 87,575 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 84,227 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 81,344 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 77,704 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 74,773 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 71,995 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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J102 OVS is a 1992 Ford Sierra Sapphire in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 J102 OVS, 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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J102 OVS is a 1992 Ford Sierra Sapphire, first registered on 29 May 1992.

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