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J152 RUR

1992 Ford Sierra

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

14,532 mi
Last recorded14,532 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2010
Typical for 1992 Ford Sierra48,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ152 RUR
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2010 14,532 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear drive shaft cv boot split.

Fail 7 Sep 2010 14,532 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear drive shaft cv boot split.

Pass 16 Sep 2009 10,169 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front anti roll bar bushes starting to deteriorate

front bumper slightly damaged

front shock absorbers starting to corrode

nearside door mirror slightly insecure

nearside rear drive shaft gaiter split

nearside rear suspension mounting area starting to corrode

offside rear brake binding slightly and rear brakes slightly out of balance

rear brake pipes corroded and slightly pitted

rear bumper slightly damaged and slightly insecure

slight wear in top steering column bush

Fail 7 Sep 2009 10,121 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front anti roll bar bushes starting to deteriorate

front bumper slightly damaged

front shock absorbers starting to corrode

nearside door mirror slightly insecure

nearside rear drive shaft gaiter split

nearside rear suspension mounting area starting to corrode

rear brake pipes corroded and slightly pitted

rear brakes slightly out of balance

rear bumper slightly damaged and slightly insecure

slight wear in top steering column bush

Pass 12 Sep 2008 5,143 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 8 Sep 2008 5,115 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 504 miles

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

rear bumper insecure

Fail 4 Sep 2007 546 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

emissions to be retested exhaust blowing

Pass 5 Sep 2006 95,167 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

small amount of play in o/s rack

Pass 7 Sep 2005 90,603 miles

o/s front tyre wearing on outer edge close to tread limits

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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J152 RUR is a 1992 Ford Sierra in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 J152 RUR, 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 J152 RUR registered?

J152 RUR is a 1992 Ford Sierra, first registered on 19 March 1992.

Is J152 RUR safe to buy?

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