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F521 RUU

1998 Ford Sierra

Blue Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

55,616 mi
Last recorded55,616 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2007
Typical for 1998 Ford Sierra38,064 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF521 RUU
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2007 55,616 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2007 55,616 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring 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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2006 47,089 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 47,088 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

bumper insecure

corrosion starting o/s floor but not yet to excess.

front number plate starting to deteriate but not yet to excess.

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

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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F521 RUU is a 1998 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Ford Sierra models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 38,064 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 F521 RUU, 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 28 years old, this Ford Sierra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F521 RUU registered?

F521 RUU is a 1998 Ford Sierra, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is F521 RUU safe to buy?

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