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F276 GKP

1989 Ford Sierra

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

75,151 mi
Last recorded75,151 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2011
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF276 GKP
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2011 75,151 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear outer cvj gaitors split

corrosion to nearside inner wing

Fail 6 Oct 2011 75,150 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear outer cvj gaitors split

corrosion to nearside inner wing

Pass 29 Sep 2010 73,957 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both n/s and o/s outer rear cvj gaiters split

front number plate slight crack

n/s/r door damaged

n/s/r door outer handle u/s

o/s/r lamp slight damage

Fail 27 Sep 2010 73,957 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

battery terminal loose

both n/s and o/s outer rear cvj gaiters split

front number plate slight crack

n/s/r door damaged

n/s/r door outer handle u/s

o/s/r lamp slight damage

Fail 28 Sep 2009 71,790 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both rear outer cv gaitors split

corrosion to n/s bulkhead/wing

damage to n/s/r door

n/s/r door does not open

Pass 28 Sep 2009 71,790 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both rear outer cv gaitors split

corrosion to n/s bulkhead/wing

damage to n/s/r door

n/s/r door does not open

Pass 19 Sep 2008 70,218 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Temporary fuel cap fitted

corrosion to n/s/f inner wing.

front no.plate cracked.

n/s/r door damaged.

o/s/f wing mirror slightly insecure.

o/s/r indicator lens cracked.

Fail 16 Sep 2008 70,218 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Temporary fuel cap fitted

battery filler caps missing.

corrosion to n/s/f inner wing.

front no.plate cracked.

n/s/r door damaged.

o/s/f wing mirror slightly insecure.

o/s/r indicator lens cracked.

Pass 5 Sep 2007 68,853 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 68,853 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2006 67,626 miles

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

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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F276 GKP is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1989 Ford Sierra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 49,183 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 F276 GKP, 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 37 years old, this Ford Sierra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F276 GKP is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 20 February 1989.

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