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F390 BDA

1989 Ford Sierra

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

96,909 mi
Last recorded96,909 miles
Recorded on26 May 2010
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2010 96,909 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear outer sill slightly corroded

Fail 25 May 2010 96,909 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 20 May 2009 90,774 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 90,554 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 84,462 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2007 79,618 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 79,618 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front bumper insecure

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 BDA is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BDA, 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 BDA registered?

F390 BDA is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 26 June 1989.

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