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F33 RPX

1989 Ford Sierra

Grey Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

27,192 mi
Last recorded27,192 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2021
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF33 RPX
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2021 27,192 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

fuel pipes corroded front to rear

general surface corrosion on underbody and suspension components

Pass 9 Mar 2020 27,158 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

general surface corrosion on underbody and suspension components

Pass 4 Mar 2019 27,038 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

general surface corrosion on underbody

slight play in steering rack inner pivots both sides

Pass 7 Mar 2018 26,981 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

general surface corrosion on underbody and suspension components

Pass 27 Feb 2017 26,855 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Feb 2016 26,655 miles

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

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

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 24 Feb 2015 26,361 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front number plate deteriorating

minimum light output from headlights

offside rear inner cv gaiter damaged

surface corrosion to offside rear chassis rail

Pass 3 Mar 2014 26,286 miles

Oil leak

surface corrosion to nearside rear chassis rail

Pass 26 Feb 2013 26,162 miles

slight misting of oil around offside steering rack

surface corrosion to rear box section

Pass 28 Feb 2012 26,007 miles

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

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

extensive welding repair carried out to underside of vehicle

Fail 27 Feb 2012 26,002 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

extensive welding repair carried out to underside of vehicle

Pass 23 Feb 2011 25,388 miles

extensive welding repair carried out to underside and outer sills of vehicle

slightly low light output from n/s and o/s front headlights

surface corrosion to n/s and o/s rear chassis

Pass 26 Feb 2010 24,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

we advise that both headlights are replaced a.s.a.p, certainly before next years M.O.T

Fail 23 Feb 2010 24,843 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 23,992 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

general condition of all underside areas are to a minimum standard

rear lower tailgate corroded

slight damage to centre windscreen

slight damage to n/s rear light lense

Fail 12 Feb 2009 23,988 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

general condition of all underside areas are to a minimum standard

rear lower tailgate corroded

slight damage to centre windscreen

slight damage to n/s rear light lense

Pass 26 Feb 2008 23,048 miles

minimum light intensity to n/s and o/s headlamps

Fail 25 Feb 2008 23,046 miles

Nearside Inner Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

minimum light intensity to n/s and o/s headlamps

Pass 27 Feb 2007 22,315 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

minimal light intensity to the o/s/f headlamp.

n/s/r lower shock absorber bush is wearing we advise it is replaced as soon as possible.

Pass 16 Feb 2006 20,754 miles

Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

n/s/r lower shock absorber bush is worn .advise soon replacement,underside of vehicle condition is minimum.vehicle body condition is minimum,

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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F33 RPX is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Grey with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F33 RPX, 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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F33 RPX is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 17 February 1989.

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