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F598 SVT

1989 Ford Sierra

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

13,076 mi
Last recorded13,076 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2009
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF598 SVT
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2009 13,076 miles

some blue smoke

Fail 6 Aug 2009 13,058 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 11,558 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear wheel arches getting corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2007 10,192 miles

body panels getting corroded

left and right headlamps retaining moisture ( can still see a pattern)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 8,961 miles

front cross-member getting corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2006 8,961 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front cross-member getting corroded

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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F598 SVT is a 1989 Ford Sierra in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 F598 SVT, 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 F598 SVT registered?

F598 SVT is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 12 January 1989.

Is F598 SVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for F598 SVT shows 6 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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