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F478 YEG

1989 Ford Sierra

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

80,102 mi
Last recorded80,102 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2008
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF478 YEG
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2008 80,102 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 80,102 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 73,532 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 67,035 miles

all advisorys as before

Fail 5 Jul 2006 67,035 miles

Nearside 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)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

advise bolt on bulkhead panel corroded change as soon as possible

advise center silencer minor leak

advise front discs poor condition change as soon as possible

advise front pads low

advise n/s rear chassis rail blistered

advise o/s & n/s front flexibles starting to perrish

advise o/s sill to floor blistered

Pass 14 Jul 2005 59,551 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

advise bulkhead heater panel corroded

advise n/s rear outer sill rusty but still sound at time of test

advise o/s/rear chassis rail rusty but still sound at time of test

Fail 14 Jul 2005 59,551 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

advise bulkhead heater panel corroded

advise n/s rear outer sill rusty but still sound at time of test

advise o/s/r chassis rail rusty but still sound at time of test

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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F478 YEG is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 F478 YEG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F478 YEG registered?

F478 YEG is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 21 January 1989.

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