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F177 PLX

1989 Ford Sierra Sapphire

Cream Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

62,588 mi
Last recorded62,588 miles
Recorded on25 May 2010
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra Sapphire51,009 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF177 PLX
MakeFord
ModelSierra Sapphire
Year1989
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2010 62,588 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front compliance bushes both sides retaining washers corroded and securing nuts.

Pass 1 Jun 2009 62,167 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2009 62,166 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 61,554 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 61,533 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 60,904 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 60,184 miles

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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F177 PLX is a 1989 Ford Sierra Sapphire in Cream with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1989 Ford Sierra Sapphire models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 51,009 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 Sapphire fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 4,789 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F177 PLX, 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 37 years old, this Ford Sierra Sapphire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F177 PLX registered?

F177 PLX is a 1989 Ford Sierra Sapphire, first registered on 24 January 1989.

Is F177 PLX safe to buy?

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