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J148 MLR

1992 Ford Sierra

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

1,375 mi
Last recorded1,375 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2008
Typical for 1992 Ford Sierra48,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ148 MLR
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2008 1,375 miles

play in offside steering rack . front and rear tyres different sizes . both side front rubber brake hoses cracking

Fail 28 Apr 2008 1,375 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 98,137 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 98,137 miles

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)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 94,769 miles

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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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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What year was J148 MLR registered?

J148 MLR is a 1992 Ford Sierra, first registered on 31 March 1992.

Is J148 MLR safe to buy?

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