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J144 AAR

1992 Ford Sierra

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

85,299 mi
Last recorded85,299 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2010
Typical for 1992 Ford Sierra48,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ144 AAR
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2010 85,299 miles

o/s/r sill weak.

o/s/r tyre wall cracks

Fail 31 Mar 2010 85,299 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/r sill weak.

o/s/r tyre wall cracks

Pass 4 Mar 2009 84,890 miles

WATER IN N/S HEADLAMP

Fail 4 Mar 2009 84,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

WATER IN N/S HEADLAMP

Pass 4 Mar 2008 84,188 miles

Nearside rear tyre sidewall is deteriorated

Slight play in steering column

Fail 4 Mar 2008 84,188 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear tyre sidewall is deteriorated

Slight play in steering column

Pass 8 Mar 2007 81,851 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 76,612 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 76,586 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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J144 AAR is a 1992 Ford Sierra in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 J144 AAR, 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 J144 AAR registered?

J144 AAR is a 1992 Ford Sierra, first registered on 12 June 1992.

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