MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,045 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
fuel pipes corroded
general rusting on underside of body
noise on engine
Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)
Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
fuel pipes corroded
noise on engine
How Reliable is the Ford Sierra?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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F499 SVT is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
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 F499 SVT, 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 F499 SVT registered?
F499 SVT is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 20 January 1989.
Is F499 SVT safe to buy?
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