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F321 OPU

1989 Ford Sierra

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,457 mi
Last recorded77,457 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2011
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF321 OPU
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2011 77,457 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 72,261 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 72,285 miles

front and rear wings rusting

Fail 7 Jan 2009 72,277 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

front and rear wings rusting

Pass 8 Feb 2008 72,099 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 2 Feb 2008 72,098 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 71,418 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 71,418 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 70,006 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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F321 OPU is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel 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 F321 OPU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F321 OPU registered?

F321 OPU is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F321 OPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F321 OPU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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