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F302 SDL

1989 Ford Sierra

Grey Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,771 mi
Last recorded58,771 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2016
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF302 SDL
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2016 58,771 miles

Both front tyres perished

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 55,932 miles

Both rear tyres perished

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2015 55,932 miles

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

Both rear tyres perished

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 55,918 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 55,892 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 1 May 2009 55,891 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

slight blow at nearside mid box

Pass 22 Nov 2007 54,615 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 53,835 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 49,820 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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F302 SDL is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Grey with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F302 SDL, 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 F302 SDL registered?

F302 SDL is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 23 June 1989.

Is F302 SDL safe to buy?

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