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F521 TOT

1989 Ford Sierra

Silver Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,921 mi
Last recorded34,921 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2006
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF521 TOT
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2006 34,921 miles

all previous welding in seat belt prescribed areas in side vehicle and other prescribed areas under car

as on original test

Fail 2 Oct 2006 34,920 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

corrosion in rear chassis rails

front lower arm complience bushes for fatigue

slight play in osf steering rack

Pass 11 Oct 2005 29,937 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

STEERING RACK SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR

UNDERSIDE FLOOR & CHASSIS RUSTING & WELDED IN MANY AREAS

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 TOT is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Silver with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F521 TOT, 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 F521 TOT registered?

F521 TOT is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 16 May 1989.

Is F521 TOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for F521 TOT shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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