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F440 CHC

1989 Ford Sierra

Gold Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

32,668 mi
Last recorded32,668 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2010
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF440 CHC
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2010 32,668 miles

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

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

both rear wheel arches corroded but not excessive

headlamp glasses misted with water not affecting beam image

nearside front floor holed & corroded but just outside prescribed area

Fail 7 Apr 2010 32,668 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

both rear wheel arches corroded but not excessive

headlamp glasses misted with water not affecting beam image

nearside front floor holed & corroded but just outside prescribed area

Pass 7 Apr 2009 32,336 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front & rear number plates in poor condition

Fail 6 Apr 2009 32,336 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front & rear number plates in poor condition

Pass 1 Apr 2008 31,273 miles

Battery insecure

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

both number plates in poor condition

Fail 31 Mar 2008 31,273 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

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

both number plates in poor condition

Pass 3 Apr 2007 29,566 miles

n/s wash jet partialy blocked.

n/s/r chassis leg weak by upper spring mount.

o/s & n/s sill ends weak.

rear no. plate becoming obscure, front no. plate cracked.

Fail 3 Apr 2007 29,566 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s wash jet partialy blocked.

n/s/r chassis leg weak by upper spring mount.

o/s & n/s sill ends weak.

rear no. plate becoming obscure, front no. plate cracked.

Pass 6 Apr 2006 28,698 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 28,698 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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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F440 CHC is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Gold with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F440 CHC, 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 F440 CHC registered?

F440 CHC is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 16 June 1989.

Is F440 CHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F440 CHC shows 10 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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