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F404 RPK

1989 Ford Sierra

Silver Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

74,973 mi
Last recorded74,973 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2007
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF404 RPK
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2007 74,973 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

corrosion on nearside front outer sill just over 30cm of seat/seat belt mount

rear fuel pipes corroded

slight play in offside front track rod ball joint

Pass 29 Sep 2006 67,537 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Sep 2006 67,305 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2005 56,647 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2005 56,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

N/S & O/S front T C (track control arm) bushes are splitting.

N/S/R tyre is wearing low on inner edge of tread.

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

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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F404 RPK is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Silver with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 F404 RPK, 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 F404 RPK registered?

F404 RPK is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 7 April 1989.

Is F404 RPK safe to buy?

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