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F329 CON

1989 Ford Sierra

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

9,791 mi
Last recorded9,791 miles
Recorded on13 May 2014
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF329 CON
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2014 9,791 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2013 9,511 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2012 9,208 miles

Oil leak

all shock absorbers weak

Pass 9 Feb 2011 8,763 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear outer sills corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2010 8,382 miles

Both rear brake backplates corroding

Both rear shock absorber bodies corroding

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 8,382 miles

Both rear brake backplates corroding

Both rear shock absorber bodies corroding

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 7,547 miles

oil leaks...wipers smearing...center exhaust corroded...front discs corroded...n/s/r sill corroded...n/s wing damaged...o/s/r bumper damaged...o/s headlamp cracked and weak beam pattern

Fail 27 Jan 2009 7,547 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

offside headlamp lens damaged

Pass 12 Dec 2006 99,231 miles

stonechip in offside headlamp glass,slight oil leaks engine & diff area,front tyres wearing on edges,both rear & nearside front wheel trims missing.

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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F329 CON is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 F329 CON, 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 F329 CON registered?

F329 CON is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 17 July 1989.

Is F329 CON safe to buy?

The MOT history for F329 CON shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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