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J432 UVW

1971 Ford Sierra Sapphire

Blue Diesel 2304cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

20,311 mi
Last recorded20,311 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2010
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ432 UVW
MakeFord
ModelSierra Sapphire
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,304cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2010 20,311 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

play in steering colomn lower bush

rear registration plate discoloured

Pass 22 Oct 2009 10,473 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal has long travel but pedal is solid

rear doors corroded but not leaving sharp edges

rear wheelarchres corroded but not leaving sharp edges

slight play in offside front track control arm bush

Fail 20 Oct 2009 10,464 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

metal brake pipe from rear flexible hose to T piece corroded

rear doors corroded but not leaving sharp edges

rear wheelarchres corroded but not leaving sharp edges

slight play in offside front track control arm bush

Pass 10 Oct 2008 2,519 miles

front to rear metal brake pipe corroded

nearside inner sill / floorpan corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear tyres low on tread

Fail 7 Oct 2008 2,514 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front to rear metal brake pipe corroded

nearside inner sill / floorpan corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear tyres low on tread

Pass 5 Oct 2007 5,347 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 5,343 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

offside track control arm bush split

slight play in steering colomn bush through bulkhead

Pass 11 Sep 2006 84,074 miles

offside track control arm bush split

slight play in steering colomn bush through bulkhead

How Reliable is the Ford Sierra Sapphire?

Based on 45,605 MOT tests across 9,774 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
1,818
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
9,774
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,789
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,266
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,388
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,613
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,568
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J432 UVW is a 1971 Ford Sierra Sapphire in Blue with a 2,304cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Ford Sierra Sapphire fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 4,789 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J432 UVW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Sierra Sapphire typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 55 years old, this Ford Sierra Sapphire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J432 UVW is a 1971 Ford Sierra Sapphire, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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