CarVerify

Free Car Check

CAR 837T

1990 Ford Sierra

Blue Petrol 1769cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,798 mi
Last recorded97,798 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2015
Typical for 1990 Ford Sierra49,918 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAR 837T
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2015 97,798 miles

Engine water very low

Front brake discs liped

High traval on handbrake

N/S/R Seat belt slow to retract

O/S Headlight aim/pattern just acceptable

O/S Wing mirror loose

Oil leak

Rear wiper blade loose

Slight corrosion to fuel lines

Slight damage to O/S/F Inner wheel

Slight play in steering coloumn

Underside of vehicle corroded

Water staines on engine

Fail 14 Feb 2015 97,797 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine water very low

Front brake discs liped

High traval on handbrake

N/S/R Seat belt slow to retract

O/S Headlight aim/pattern just acceptable

O/S Wing mirror loose

Oil leak

Rear wiper blade loose

Slight corrosion to fuel lines

Slight damage to O/S/F Inner wheel

Slight play in steering coloumn

Underside of vehicle corroded

Water staines on engine

Pass 1 Feb 2014 96,166 miles

Both front tyre treads just acceptable

Both inner sills corroded

Front brake discs liped

N/S/F Tyre perishing

N/S/R Inner drive shaft gaiter split

N/S/R Outer sill corroded

Oil leak

Slight play in steering coloum

Pass 2 Feb 2013 94,092 miles

N/S/F Tyre low tread

N/S/F Tyre uneven tread wear

N/S/R Chassis corroded

O/S/F Sill corroded

O/S/F Tyre low tread

O/S/F Tyre uneven tread wear

Pass 6 Feb 2012 91,570 miles

Both front brake hoses perishing

Both front lower suspension bushes perished

Both rear tyres perished

N/S/R Brake pipe corroded

O/S/R And N/S/R Underbody corroded

O/S/R Light flickering

Oil leak

Rear fuel pipe corroded

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 4 Feb 2012 91,564 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both rear tyres perished

N/S/R Brake pipe corroded

Both front brake hoses perishing

Both front lower suspension bushes perished

O/S/R And N/S/R Underbody corroded

O/S/R Light flickering

Oil leak

Rear fuel pipe corroded

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 17 Jan 2011 88,960 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 86,793 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 84,444 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 81,773 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 78,903 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 75,292 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
Full Ford Sierra reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

CAR 837T is a 1990 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CAR 837T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CAR 837T?

You can check the full history of CAR 837T by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CAR 837T registered?

CAR 837T is a 1990 Ford Sierra, first registered on 5 July 1990.

Is CAR 837T safe to buy?

The MOT history for CAR 837T shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CAR 837T have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on CAR 837T. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.