MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
1,375 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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play in offside steering rack . front and rear tyres different sizes . both side front rubber brake hoses cracking
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)
Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
play in offside steering rack . front and rear tyres different sizes . both side front rubber brake hoses cracking
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
How Reliable is the Ford Sierra?
Based on 235,897 MOT tests across 50,859 vehicles.
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J148 MLR is a 1992 Ford Sierra in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 J148 MLR, 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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J148 MLR is a 1992 Ford Sierra, first registered on 31 March 1992.
Is J148 MLR safe to buy?
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