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J137 MRK

1992 Ford Sierra

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

9,540 mi
Last recorded9,540 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2022
Typical for 1992 Ford Sierra48,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ137 MRK
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2022 9,540 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 7,503 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

slight corrosion nearside and offside outer sills

Pass 22 Jun 2020 4,368 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement attachment to track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement attachment to track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight corrosion offside outer sill

Pass 26 Apr 2019 97,558 miles

advise nsf inner steering rack arm on limit

advise slight corrosion nsr wheel arch

Pass 25 Apr 2018 90,562 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 83,795 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 75,484 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 69,303 miles

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

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

corrosion on rear chassis

Fail 4 Mar 2015 69,303 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion on rear chassis

Pass 4 Dec 2013 63,839 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 3 Dec 2012 57,420 miles

Bottom steering column bush slight play

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 57,420 miles

Bottom steering column bush slight play

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 45,010 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 45,010 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Fail 24 May 2011 43,103 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2010 38,398 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 35,714 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 35,714 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 35,419 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 34,927 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 34,927 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 34,424 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 33,771 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2005 33,771 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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J137 MRK is a 1992 Ford Sierra in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J137 MRK, 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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What year was J137 MRK registered?

J137 MRK is a 1992 Ford Sierra, first registered on 30 June 1992.

Is J137 MRK safe to buy?

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