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F291 MUP

1989 Ford Sierra

Red Diesel 2304cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

36,069 mi
Last recorded36,069 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2010
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF291 MUP
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,304cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2010 36,069 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Dec 2010 36,069 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2010 33,469 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2010 33,469 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 30,674 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 26,224 miles

Diff oil leak.

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 27 Mar 2008 26,204 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Diff oil leak.

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 22,443 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 22,395 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

NS wing mirror insecure

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine oil leak

fuel pipes corroded

rear diff oil leak

slight play in OSF steering rack joint

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 12 Apr 2006 18,379 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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F291 MUP is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Red with a 2,304cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F291 MUP, 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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F291 MUP is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 12 May 1989.

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