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F619 TAY

1989 Ford Sierra

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,203 mi
Last recorded91,203 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2009
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF619 TAY
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2009 91,203 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 22 Sep 2009 91,203 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 88,729 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 85,795 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2007 85,795 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2006 82,846 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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F619 TAY is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 1,769cc 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 F619 TAY, 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 F619 TAY registered?

F619 TAY is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 25 May 1989.

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