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F390 ACP

1989 Ford Sierra

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

24,505 mi
Last recorded24,505 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2012
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF390 ACP
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2012 24,505 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 24,505 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 21,885 miles

split in rubber of rotor flex coupling propshaft

Fail 16 Apr 2011 21,880 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

split in rubber of rotor flex coupling propshaft

Pass 12 Apr 2010 17,927 miles

engine smokes from cold but fine when warm

rear bumper loosely mounted but safe to other road users

Fail 10 Apr 2010 17,916 miles

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

engine smokes from cold but fine when warm

rear bumper loosely mounted but safe to other road users

Pass 7 Apr 2009 16,312 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 14,906 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 14,906 miles

Centre Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 13,741 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 13,741 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

off side rear tyre splitting and perrishing

slight free play at off side front steering rack

Pass 10 Apr 2006 12,220 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 12,210 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

damp in off side front headlamp

fuel pipes corroded

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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F390 ACP is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 F390 ACP, 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 F390 ACP registered?

F390 ACP is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 13 April 1989.

Is F390 ACP safe to buy?

The MOT history for F390 ACP shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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