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SJI 9317

1990 Ford Sierra

Red Diesel 2304cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

61,172 mi
Last recorded61,172 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Sierra49,918 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJI 9317
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,304cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 61,172 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 59,956 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight seepage of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 58,592 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight seepage of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 56,714 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight seepage of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2023 56,602 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users Slight blue smoke (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight seepage of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 53,387 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

some blue smoke coming from engine when being reeved up.

Pass 3 Jun 2021 50,811 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Some blue smoke on smoke test,not excessive enough to fail

Pass 19 Jun 2020 48,347 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner ,both sides of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Some smoke from engine ,but not excessive enough to fail

Pass 3 Jun 2019 45,639 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 42,687 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Oil leak engine

Pass 8 May 2017 36,826 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both offside and nearside front (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 8 May 2017 36,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both offside and nearside front (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 16 May 2016 31,118 miles

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush offside and nearside front (2.5.B.2b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 May 2015 26,023 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 May 2014 21,814 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 7 May 2013 17,666 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 8 May 2012 14,588 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 10,641 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 7,075 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 May 2009 3,973 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

gear box leaking oil

rear axle oil seal leaking

Pass 8 May 2008 99,113 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 May 2007 94,912 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 17 May 2006 91,365 miles

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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SJI 9317 is a 1990 Ford Sierra in Red with a 2,304cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 1990 Ford Sierra models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 49,918 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 SJI 9317, 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 36 years old, this Ford Sierra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SJI 9317 registered?

SJI 9317 is a 1990 Ford Sierra, first registered on 11 May 1990.

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