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F705 RLW

1989 Ford Sierra

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,269 mi
Last recorded95,269 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2010
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF705 RLW
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2010 95,269 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 93,205 miles

wheel arch corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2009 93,205 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

wheel arch corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2008 91,929 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 90,378 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 90,378 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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F705 RLW is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Red 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 F705 RLW, 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 F705 RLW registered?

F705 RLW is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 17 April 1989.

Is F705 RLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F705 RLW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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