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F406 RHW

1989 Ford Sierra

Red Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,092 mi
Last recorded77,092 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF406 RHW
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2026 77,092 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Fuel pipe insecure pump also insecure and hose perished (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Hole in nearside outer sill outside prescribed areas

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust not fitted very well but secure

Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel tank been repaired

Pass 10 Jun 2010 75,191 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 75,120 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise front tyres dryrotted

advise petrol tank stained but not leaking

Pass 23 May 2007 72,522 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 May 2006 67,955 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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F406 RHW is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Red with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F406 RHW, 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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F406 RHW is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 21 February 1989.

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