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F471 VVT

1989 Ford Sierra

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

78,701 mi
Last recorded78,701 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF471 VVT
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2021 78,701 miles

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired corroded (1.1.3 (e))

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2021 78,701 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired corroded (1.1.3 (e))

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2018 78,692 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2017 78,681 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 78,442 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 78,414 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2014 77,931 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

covers over sills

Pass 29 Dec 2012 76,893 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly damaged (2.4.G.4a)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 73,455 miles

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

Offside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 71,611 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 71,611 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 51,675 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 50,675 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 40,613 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 35,326 miles

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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F471 VVT is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 F471 VVT, 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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F471 VVT is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 15 June 1989.

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