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F708 DVV

1989 Ford Sierra

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

35,270 mi
Last recorded35,270 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF708 DVV
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 35,270 miles

all tyres has slight cracking

Pass 3 Feb 2024 35,102 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 35,092 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Jan 2023 35,090 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 35,090 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 35,082 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front to rear. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Front to rear. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2022 35,082 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front to rear. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Front to rear. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 35,072 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

slight play in steering column bushs

Pass 17 Feb 2020 35,054 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

all steel brake pipes oiled

Pass 30 Jan 2019 34,974 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/rear greased/oiled (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front slight brake bind

Pass 31 Jan 2018 34,801 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 34,801 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/seat fixing marked yellow (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 34,686 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 34,459 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 34,127 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 34,120 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 33,805 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 33,654 miles

both rear suspension arms corroded

corrosion on nearside front, offside front and offside rear floors

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2013 33,645 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear suspension arms corroded

corrosion on nearside front, offside front and offside rear floors

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2012 33,341 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear lower suspension arms are corroded

corrosion started on n/s/f and o/s/f and o/s/r floor

Pass 10 Feb 2011 32,879 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both front floor areas are corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2010 32,414 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

slight corrosion on both outer sills

Pass 30 Jan 2009 32,337 miles

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

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

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

all brake hoses ferrules corroded but not considerd excesive

Fail 30 Jan 2009 32,337 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

all brake hoses ferrules corroded but not considerd excesive

Pass 26 Feb 2008 32,288 miles

floor is weak near offside front seat rear mount

Pass 26 Feb 2007 32,175 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 32,036 miles

Nearside Rear 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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F708 DVV is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 F708 DVV, 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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F708 DVV is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 12 July 1989.

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