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J152 UAV

1992 Ford Sierra

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,347 mi
Last recorded86,347 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2009
Typical for 1992 Ford Sierra48,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ152 UAV
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2009 86,347 miles

bonnet catch snapped

both front coil springs rusted

both front shock absorbers rusted

both inner sills rusty

engine oil leak

fuel pipes rusty

movement in osf seat

nsr outer cv boot splitt

osf tyre on limit

osr outer cv boot splitting

osr tyre splitting on sidewalls

rear body damage

rear chassis rusted

vehicles underbody rusted

Fail 6 Jan 2009 86,334 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

engine oil leak

fuel pipes rusty

movement in osf seat

nsr outer cv boot splitt

osf tyre on limit

osr outer cv boot splitting

osr tyre splitting on sidewalls

rear body damage

rear chassis rusted

vehicles underbody rusted

bonnet catch snapped

both front coil springs rusted

both front shock absorbers rusted

both inner sills rusty

Pass 6 Dec 2007 81,694 miles

both front flexis splitting

both front shockies rusted

front discs worn

nsf floor rusty

nsf tyre on limit and cracking on sidewalls

nsr shockie damp

nsr tyre close to limit

osf tyre near limit

Fail 30 Nov 2007 81,634 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

both front flexis splitting

both front shockies rusted

front discs worn

nsf floor rusty

nsf tyre on limit and cracking on sidewalls

nsr shockie damp

nsr tyre close to limit

osf tyre near limit

Pass 20 Oct 2006 74,457 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 74,448 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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 UAV is a 1992 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 1,998cc 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 J152 UAV, 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 UAV registered?

J152 UAV is a 1992 Ford Sierra, first registered on 30 March 1992.

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