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F531 NVL

1989 Ford Sierra

Red Diesel 2304cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,724 mi
Last recorded99,724 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2007
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF531 NVL
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,304cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2007 99,724 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 99,671 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 95,336 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 29 Jul 2005 87,697 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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F531 NVL is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Red with a 2,304cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F531 NVL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F531 NVL?

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What year was F531 NVL registered?

F531 NVL is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 28 February 1989.

Is F531 NVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for F531 NVL shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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