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F396 PAR

1989 Ford Sierra

Black Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

84,040 mi
Last recorded84,040 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2013
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF396 PAR
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2013 84,040 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 80,787 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 79,531 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 79,525 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 72,202 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 67,758 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 61,430 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 54,940 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 54,809 miles

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

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

oil leak

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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F396 PAR is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 F396 PAR, 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 F396 PAR registered?

F396 PAR is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 19 May 1989.

Is F396 PAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for F396 PAR shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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