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F477 HGO

1989 Ford Sierra

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,038 mi
Last recorded98,038 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF477 HGO
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 98,038 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged front to rear (2.2.D.2b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Jun 2017 98,036 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front coil spring inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

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

Brake pipe slightly damaged front to rear (2.2.D.2b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Jun 2016 92,014 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 82,762 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 10 Jun 2015 82,761 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 82,147 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 80,843 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 80,843 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 79,507 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 77,876 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 76,122 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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F477 HGO is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 F477 HGO, 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 F477 HGO registered?

F477 HGO is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 21 April 1989.

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