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F361 SJN

1989 Ford Sierra

White Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

58,579 mi
Last recorded58,579 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF361 SJN
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2020 58,579 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 58,568 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 58,048 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 55,130 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 52,832 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 50,623 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 48,270 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 44,801 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 44,800 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 43,073 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 40,721 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 36,214 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 36,214 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 31,618 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 24,537 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 22,917 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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F361 SJN is a 1989 Ford Sierra in White with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 F361 SJN, 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 F361 SJN registered?

F361 SJN is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 2 May 1989.

Is F361 SJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for F361 SJN shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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