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J135 DVO

1992 Ford Sierra

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,031 mi
Last recorded87,031 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2007
Typical for 1992 Ford Sierra48,936 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ135 DVO
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2007 87,031 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 87,031 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine and gearbox oil leaks †Off side front shock absorber outer casing heavily corroded †Both front flexi brake hoses cracking †Rear bumper cracked †Dents to off side front wing

Pass 31 Mar 2006 84,338 miles

as per original test no 323159686003

Fail 30 Mar 2006 84,335 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Inner Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Outer Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Heavy surface corrosion to rear suspension mountings †Slight play in off side rear wheel bearing †Front coil springs corroded †off side front shock absorber heavily corroded

Heavy surface corrosion to various brake pipes †Slight flucuation to near side front brake readings †Front tyres worn low and unevenly †Wheel trims damaged †Dents and scratches to various body panels †Fuel lines heavily corroded †Engine oil leaks

Lower steering column baulkhead lower bush badly worn †Front brake discs corroded and worn †Brake hoses perished

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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J135 DVO is a 1992 Ford Sierra in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J135 DVO, 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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J135 DVO is a 1992 Ford Sierra, first registered on 21 April 1992.

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