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F515 SLC

1989 Ford Sierra

Red Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

64,055 mi
Last recorded64,055 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2009
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF515 SLC
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Apr 2009 64,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

corrosion in body

corrosion in under side of vehicle

o/s mirror cracked

Pass 18 Apr 2008 62,006 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2008 62,005 miles

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 59,744 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 59,744 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

under side of vehicle very rusty

Pass 5 May 2006 57,553 miles

metal fuel pipes very rusty o/s/f tyre close to limit

Fail 25 Apr 2006 57,502 miles

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

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

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

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

m etal fuel pipes very rusty/ o/s/f tyre close to limit

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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F515 SLC is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Red with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 F515 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 F515 SLC registered?

F515 SLC is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 4 May 1989.

Is F515 SLC safe to buy?

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