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F483 TKV

1989 Ford Sierra

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

67,440 mi
Last recorded67,440 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2010
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF483 TKV
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2010 67,440 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

large hole in offside outer wing

rear brake application on maximum allowed of 25% (rear brake drums worn oval)

Fail 11 Aug 2010 67,440 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

large hole in offside outer wing

Pass 11 Sep 2009 62,955 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

different sieze tyres fitted front and rear axles

nsr tyre cracked and perished

propshaft rubber coupling slightly detriorated

Fail 2 Sep 2009 62,689 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

different sieze tyres fitted front and rear axles

nsr tyre cracked and perished

propshaft rubber coupling slightly detriorated

Pass 27 Aug 2008 58,168 miles

both front brake flexys cracked

damage to offside rear bumper advise tidying

offside front wing detached at base

Fail 16 Aug 2008 58,064 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front 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)

both front brake flexys cracked

damage to offside rear bumper advise tidying

offside front wing detached at base

Pass 31 Aug 2007 53,829 miles

both front shock absorbers slightly weak

front number plate cracked

o/s/f tyre below legal limit on inside edge outside of prescribed area

rear brakes 25% out if balance

rear bumper cracked

Pass 2 Oct 2006 50,081 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2005 39,870 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2005 39,864 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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)

rad has minor leak of coolant

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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F483 TKV is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F483 TKV, 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 F483 TKV registered?

F483 TKV is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 27 February 1989.

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