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F395 JRB

1989 Ford Sierra

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2018
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

83,464 mi
Last recorded83,464 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF395 JRB
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 83,464 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 83,432 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 83,419 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 83,412 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 83,412 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 83,408 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 83,408 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 83,381 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2012 83,381 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 83,362 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 83,362 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 83,278 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2010 83,278 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Fail 14 Jul 2009 82,710 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 82,710 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 82,556 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

body work corroded in general

Fail 21 Jul 2008 82,550 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

body work corroded in general

Pass 11 Jul 2007 82,461 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 82,458 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

slight oil leak, † †radiator leaking slightly from bottom corner, † †chassis and floors becoming corroded in general, † †brake pipes slightly corroded, † †track control arm bushes cracking,

Pass 14 Jul 2006 81,916 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 81,913 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

brake pipes corroded in general †

floors,sills,and general vehicle structure corroded in general

front brake discs slightly scored

oil leaks

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2005 80,744 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2005 80,742 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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F395 JRB is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 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 F395 JRB, 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 F395 JRB registered?

F395 JRB is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 13 February 1989.

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