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F589 TLO

1989 Ford Sierra

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

54,895 mi
Last recorded54,895 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2019
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF589 TLO
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2019 54,895 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 53,626 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 53,626 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 52,395 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensated (1.7.5a)

Offside rear number plate light covered with tape not showing white light to rear.

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front compliance bushes cracking slight movement. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 51,519 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 48,956 miles

ADVISE BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHING

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2013 48,670 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 45,837 miles

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

master cylinder to servo sealant

offside front track control arm inner bush split

Pass 10 Jan 2011 43,403 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 40,140 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 33,849 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 33,849 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 26,011 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 21,125 miles

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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F589 TLO is a 1989 Ford Sierra in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 F589 TLO, 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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F589 TLO is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 21 July 1989.

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