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F539 GKK

1989 Ford Sierra

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,879 mi
Last recorded92,879 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2013
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF539 GKK
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2013 92,879 miles

boot lock poor in operation

exhaust very rusty and cracked at centre box

fuel tank and pipes rusty in places

oil leak

r/o/s tyre low on tread 3mm and badly perished

steering rack worn n/s

underside rusty in places

Fail 17 Jul 2013 92,879 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside 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)

boot lock poor in operation

exhaust very rusty and cracked at centre box

fuel tank and pipes rusty in places

oil leak

r/o/s tyre low on tread 3mm and badly perished

steering rack worn n/s

underside rusty in places

Pass 24 Jul 2012 90,924 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 89,676 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 88,537 miles

Oil leak

both rear brake flexi hose ferrules corroding

offside L/T/C/A bushes starting to crack

Pass 14 Jul 2009 87,421 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 86,575 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 85,378 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

oil leak and dip stick rubber tube split

propshaft rubber splitting

underside rusty in places

Pass 11 Jul 2007 85,378 miles

oil leak and dip stick rubber tube split

propshaft rubber splitting

underside rusty in places

Pass 17 Jul 2006 84,362 miles

f/o/s tyre perished

r/o/s tyre 80% worn

underside rusty in places

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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F539 GKK is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F539 GKK, 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 F539 GKK registered?

F539 GKK is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 20 January 1989.

Is F539 GKK safe to buy?

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