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J114 XAR

1992 Ford Sierra Sapphire

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

53,006 mi
Last recorded53,006 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2015
Typical for 1992 Ford Sierra Sapphire50,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ114 XAR
MakeFord
ModelSierra Sapphire
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2015 53,006 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2014 52,808 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

sill covers fitted obscuring some components

underside of vehicle has been heavily undersealed

Pass 4 Oct 2013 51,798 miles

offside front inner c.v boot perished

wear at steering column lower bush

Pass 26 Sep 2012 50,378 miles

wear at steering column lower bush

Pass 26 Aug 2011 49,914 miles

corrosion at nearside rear floor

corrosion at rear brake pipes

front brake pads wearing close to limit

nearside front inner c.v boot split

offside rear brake disc corroded

wear at lower steering column bush

Fail 12 Aug 2011 49,914 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

nearside front inner cv boot split

offside front tyre chunk out of sidewall no cords showing at time of test

offside rear brake disc advanced corrosion

Pass 26 Aug 2010 62,119 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 45,869 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

osf floor corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2007 45,167 miles

offside front floor starting to corrode

offside inner sill starting to corrode

wear at lower steering column bush

Pass 31 Aug 2006 41,466 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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J114 XAR is a 1992 Ford Sierra Sapphire in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 J114 XAR, 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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J114 XAR is a 1992 Ford Sierra Sapphire, first registered on 3 January 1992.

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