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F46 CON

1989 Ford Sierra

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

28,394 mi
Last recorded28,394 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2007
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF46 CON
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2007 28,394 miles

all repaires from previous test done to poor standard but still to mot standards at time of test!

Fail 26 Mar 2007 28,341 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Battery insecure

offside bulkhead corroded in NON-TESTABLE area

Pass 25 Apr 2006 26,941 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 26,941 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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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F46 CON is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 F46 CON, 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 F46 CON registered?

F46 CON is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 17 July 1989.

Is F46 CON safe to buy?

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