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A189 SBP

1984 Ford Sierra

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

32,636 mi
Last recorded32,636 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2005
Typical for 1984 Ford Sierra45,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA189 SBP
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2005 32,636 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2005 32,632 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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A189 SBP is a 1984 Ford Sierra in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1984 Ford Sierra models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 45,902 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 A189 SBP, 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 42 years old, this Ford Sierra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A189 SBP registered?

A189 SBP is a 1984 Ford Sierra, first registered on 10 May 1984.

Is A189 SBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A189 SBP shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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