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F301 SOO

1989 Ford Sierra

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

29,541 mi
Last recorded29,541 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF301 SOO
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 29,541 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 29,541 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 28,358 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2016 28,358 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 26,849 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 25,106 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 23,445 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 21,667 miles

Oil leak

light general underside age related surface corrosion

Pass 6 Jul 2011 21,033 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 28 Aug 2009 19,442 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play n/s rack end

Pass 28 Aug 2009 19,442 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play n/s rack end

Pass 13 Jun 2008 17,194 miles

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 11,235 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 9,465 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 9,465 miles

Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

plastic over sills fitted

under body corrosion

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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F301 SOO is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 F301 SOO, 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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What year was F301 SOO registered?

F301 SOO is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 2 May 1989.

Is F301 SOO safe to buy?

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