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J126 DUY

1991 Ford Sierra Sapphire

White Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,735 mi
Last recorded55,735 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2007
Typical for 1991 Ford Sierra Sapphire48,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ126 DUY
MakeFord
ModelSierra Sapphire
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2007 55,735 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 9 Oct 2007 55,623 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

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

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

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 50,870 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 46,641 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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J126 DUY is a 1991 Ford Sierra Sapphire in White with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1991 Ford Sierra Sapphire models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 48,349 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 J126 DUY, 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 35 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 J126 DUY registered?

J126 DUY is a 1991 Ford Sierra Sapphire, first registered on 9 December 1991.

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