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F595 SMT

1989 Ford Sierra

White Diesel 2304cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

16,825 mi
Last recorded16,825 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2013
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF595 SMT
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,304cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2013 16,825 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 16,800 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 15,621 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 14,129 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 55,906 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 4,950 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 1,601 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 99,765 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 96,206 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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F595 SMT is a 1989 Ford Sierra in White with a 2,304cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 F595 SMT, 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 F595 SMT registered?

F595 SMT is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 3 January 1989.

Is F595 SMT safe to buy?

The MOT history for F595 SMT shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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