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F611 TAB

1989 Ford Sierra

Grey Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

38,123 mi
Last recorded38,123 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF611 TAB
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 38,123 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 38,120 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2023 38,111 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 37,993 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 37,751 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 37,672 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 36,909 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 36,822 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 34,344 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 May 2012 34,022 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

all four brake discs worn

osr chassis member has been welded

Fail 16 May 2012 34,017 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

all four brake discs worn

osr chassis member has been welded

Pass 5 Aug 2005 129,440 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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F611 TAB is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Grey with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 F611 TAB, 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 F611 TAB registered?

F611 TAB is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 20 February 1989.

Is F611 TAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for F611 TAB shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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