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J151 TAC

1992 Ford Sierra

Green Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,980 mi
Last recorded90,980 miles
Recorded on1 May 2008
Typical for 1992 Ford Sierra48,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ151 TAC
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2008 90,980 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

fuel tank apears damp

Fail 17 Apr 2008 90,947 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

fuel tank apears damp

Pass 14 Apr 2007 85,391 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 85,362 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

slight blue smoke noted

Pass 6 Feb 2006 76,832 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 76,832 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.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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J151 TAC is a 1992 Ford Sierra in Green with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 J151 TAC, 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 J151 TAC registered?

J151 TAC is a 1992 Ford Sierra, first registered on 7 January 1992.

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