MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
68,445 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Suspension arm fractured (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
How Reliable is the Ford Sierra?
Based on 235,897 MOT tests across 50,859 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F498 SLC is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 F498 SLC, 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 F498 SLC registered?
F498 SLC is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 2 May 1989.
Is F498 SLC safe to buy?
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