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Q289XBB

1996 Ford Sierra Sapphire

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2017
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

34,493 mi
Last recorded34,493 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ289XBB
MakeFord
ModelSierra Sapphire
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2016 34,493 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2016 34,493 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 34,391 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2014 45,839 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

windscreen cracked top nearside corner out of wiper sweep

Pass 18 Apr 2014 45,839 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

windscreen cracked top nearside corner out of wiper sweep

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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Q289XBB is a 1996 Ford Sierra Sapphire in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Q289XBB, 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 30 years old, this Ford Sierra Sapphire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q289XBB registered?

Q289XBB is a 1996 Ford Sierra Sapphire, first registered on 19 June 1996.

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