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J109 MRK

1992 Ford Sierra Sapphire

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,104 mi
Last recorded76,104 miles
Recorded on23 May 2011
Typical for 1992 Ford Sierra Sapphire50,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ109 MRK
MakeFord
ModelSierra Sapphire
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2011 76,104 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside mirror is cracked. (not to excess)

Fail 19 May 2010 75,346 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 May 2010 75,346 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 75,113 miles

offside mirror glass is cracked.

Fail 28 May 2009 75,077 miles

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

offside mirror glass is cracked.

Pass 27 May 2008 74,912 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 74,640 miles

Offside mirror is cracked.

Pass 9 May 2006 71,341 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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J109 MRK is a 1992 Ford Sierra Sapphire in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J109 MRK, 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 J109 MRK registered?

J109 MRK is a 1992 Ford Sierra Sapphire, first registered on 12 June 1992.

Is J109 MRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for J109 MRK shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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