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J390 XHJ

1971 Ford Sierra

Grey Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,027 mi
Last recorded36,027 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2008
Typical for 1971 Ford Sierra32,097 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ390 XHJ
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1971
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 11 Dec 2008 36,027 miles

nearside and offside rear brake discs are becoming heavily scored

Pass 12 Dec 2007 33,178 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

steering rack has slight play in the offside inner joint

Pass 8 Dec 2006 30,648 miles

front brake discs have a lot of wear

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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J390 XHJ is a 1971 Ford Sierra in Grey with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1971 Ford Sierra models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 32,097 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 J390 XHJ, 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 55 years old, this Ford Sierra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J390 XHJ?

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What year was J390 XHJ registered?

J390 XHJ is a 1971 Ford Sierra, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is J390 XHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J390 XHJ shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J390 XHJ have outstanding finance?

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