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F470 NPP

1989 Ford Sierra

Black Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

91,824 mi
Last recorded91,824 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF470 NPP
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 91,824 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 91,403 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 91,053 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 90,752 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 90,574 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 89,602 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 88,857 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 May 2016 87,200 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 84,175 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 84,175 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 81,611 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner tread

o/s/f ball joint has slight movement

Fail 29 Apr 2014 81,608 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

corrosion to n/s inner seal at rear

corrosion to o/s/r wheel arch

Pass 2 May 2013 77,002 miles

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

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

centre exhaust box slight blow

Pass 11 May 2012 71,706 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 66,999 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 63,921 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 60,683 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 60,683 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 May 2008 56,284 miles

handbrake low effort

Pass 17 May 2007 52,519 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2007 52,454 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

n/s/f schock absorber has slight misting of oil

Pass 9 May 2006 48,876 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 48,876 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

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

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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F470 NPP is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Black with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 F470 NPP, 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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F470 NPP is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 14 April 1989.

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