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F691 LVU

1989 Ford Sierra

Blue Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

2,716 mi
Last recorded2,716 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2011
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF691 LVU
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2011 2,716 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 2,716 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 2,380 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 2,234 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 2,234 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 849 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 437 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 437 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment cracked (2.4.F.1b)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 99,066 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 99,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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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F691 LVU is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F691 LVU, 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 F691 LVU registered?

F691 LVU is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 12 April 1989.

Is F691 LVU safe to buy?

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