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F637 SPF

1989 Ford Sierra

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

5,878 mi
Last recorded5,878 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2013
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF637 SPF
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2013 5,878 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 4,544 miles

Oil leak

offside rear light unit has slight interaction

old repairs to both body sills and floors

signs of surface corrosion appearing to underside of vehicle

Pass 20 Apr 2010 3,830 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

signs of surface corrosion appearing to underside of vehicle

Pass 17 Apr 2009 1,664 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 1,055 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 99,139 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 99,073 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Apr 2006 95,732 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2006 95,721 miles

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

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.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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F637 SPF is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 F637 SPF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F637 SPF registered?

F637 SPF is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 26 May 1989.

Is F637 SPF safe to buy?

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