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J121 PRJ

1992 Ford Sierra Sapphire

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2025
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,044 mi
Last recorded92,044 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 1992 Ford Sierra Sapphire50,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ121 PRJ
MakeFord
ModelSierra Sapphire
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2024 92,044 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 92,038 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability pinch bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached no split pin fitted in the lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose blowing at joint (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 91,814 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front track control bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output X 2 (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 28 Jun 2023 91,809 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front track control bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output X 2 (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 31 Mar 2008 91,549 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 91,510 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 91,215 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 91,215 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2006 90,122 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nail in tyre

Pass 23 Mar 2006 90,122 miles

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

nail in tyre

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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J121 PRJ 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 50%.

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 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 J121 PRJ, 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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J121 PRJ is a 1992 Ford Sierra Sapphire, first registered on 14 January 1992.

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