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F494 SNO

1989 Ford Sierra

Silver Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

26,902 mi
Last recorded26,902 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2010
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF494 SNO
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2010 26,902 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 24,725 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jun 2009 24,725 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2008 23,748 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 23,685 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Battery insecure

Pass 14 Aug 2007 22,321 miles

corrision setting in throughout vehicle

front brakes wearing low

tyres perrishing

Fail 10 Aug 2007 22,304 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all tyres are perished

nearside and offside chassis corroded

nearside rear floor corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2006 21,494 miles

both front brake flexy hoses perished

both front track control arm bushes perished

both front tyres perished and low 3mm 195/65r14h

front brake discs starting to corrode

nearside rear bump stop missing

nearside rear shock absorber leaking

rear number plate starting to discolour

slight play in steering column

Fail 21 Aug 2006 21,457 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

both front brake flexy hoses perished

both front track control arm bushes perished

both front tyres perished and low 3mm 195/65r14h

front brake discs starting to corrode

nearside rear bump stop missing

nearside rear shock absorber leaking

rear brake pads low

rear number plate starting to discolour

slight play in steering column

Pass 2 Sep 2005 20,700 miles

chip in windscreen

nearside rear shock absorber damp

rear number plate discoloured

slight play in steering column

steering rack damp

both front tyres perished

both front brake flexy hoses perished

both front track control arm bushes perished

Fail 30 Aug 2005 20,691 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front brake flexy hose perished

both front track control arm bushes perished

both front tyres perished

chip in windscreen

nearside rear shock absorber damp

rear number plate starting to discolour

slight play in steering column

steering rack damp

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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F494 SNO is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Silver with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 F494 SNO, 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 F494 SNO registered?

F494 SNO is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 25 April 1989.

Is F494 SNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for F494 SNO shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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