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F610 XCV

1989 Ford Sierra

White Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

1,311 mi
Last recorded1,311 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2010
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF610 XCV
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2010 1,311 miles

corrosion in various areas of vehicle underside

front brake discs wearing thin

front brake pads wearing thin

Fail 23 Jul 2010 1,306 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion in various areas of vehicle underside

front brake discs wearing thin

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 29 Jul 2009 95,750 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 95,750 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 86,366 miles

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

vehicle has overall slight corrosion

Fail 1 Aug 2008 86,366 miles

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

vehicle has overall slight corrosion

Pass 18 Jul 2007 79,586 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 78,627 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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F610 XCV is a 1989 Ford Sierra in White with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 F610 XCV, 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 F610 XCV registered?

F610 XCV is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 29 June 1989.

Is F610 XCV safe to buy?

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