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F488 RPD

1989 Ford Sierra

Grey Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2007
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

4,321 mi
Last recorded4,321 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2006
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF488 RPD
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 12 Oct 2006 4,321 miles

CORROSION TO REAR OF BOTH OUTER SILLS †WEAR IN STEERING COLUMN BOTTOM BUSH

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2005 2,101 miles

FRONT TOO REAR FUEL PIPES SURFACE CORROSION

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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F488 RPD is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Grey with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F488 RPD, 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 F488 RPD registered?

F488 RPD is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 20 March 1989.

Is F488 RPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for F488 RPD shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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