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J129 GHR

1992 Ford Sierra

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

87,286 mi
Last recorded87,286 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2016
Typical for 1992 Ford Sierra48,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ129 GHR
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2016 87,286 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to scuttle

damp around offside rear brake

nearside rear outer driveshaft boot split

offside wiper smearing

slight play at steering column lower bush

staining to fuel tank

Fail 2 Nov 2016 87,286 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to scuttle

damp around offside rear brake

fuel pipes showing corrosion

nearside rear outer driveshaft boot split

offside wiper smearing

slight play at steering column lower bush

staining to fuel tank

Pass 29 Oct 2015 83,122 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion surface corrosion around rear suspension (6.1.B.2)

drivers seat frame twisted

drivers window insecure

Fail 28 Oct 2015 83,122 miles

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion surface corrosion around rear suspension (6.1.B.2)

drivers seat frame twisted

drivers window insecure

Pass 20 Sep 2014 76,081 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2014 76,081 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 19 Sep 2013 70,749 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2013 70,749 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 25 Jul 2012 64,658 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 64,658 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 61,936 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2011 61,936 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 55,880 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 51,650 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 51,643 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 47,583 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 47,582 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Advise front brake discs slight corrosion inner face

Advise front number plate cracked

Pass 14 Jun 2007 43,273 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 43,273 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 17 Jun 2006 38,212 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play in osf steering rack

your parking brake has only just met the required efficency

Fail 16 Jun 2006 38,212 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Ford Sierra?

Based on 235,897 MOT tests across 50,859 vehicles.

69.3%
Pass Rate
1,731
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
50,859
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 24,833
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 20,240
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,426
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,585
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,976
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J129 GHR is a 1992 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

Across all 1992 Ford Sierra models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 48,936 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 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 24,833 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J129 GHR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Sierra typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 34 years old, this Ford Sierra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J129 GHR is a 1992 Ford Sierra, first registered on 1 January 1992.

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