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F729 SMH

1989 Ford Sierra

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

65,202 mi
Last recorded65,202 miles
Recorded on26 May 2010
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF729 SMH
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2010 65,202 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 65,202 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 63,437 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 61,055 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 61,052 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Fail 2 May 2008 60,977 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 May 2007 59,432 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 57,791 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 5 May 2006 57,791 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 57,778 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 57,778 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

compliance bushes perished

front no. plate cracked

rear flexi ferrules corroded

rear wiper deteriorated

slight play in lower steering column bush

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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F729 SMH is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 F729 SMH, 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 F729 SMH registered?

F729 SMH is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 3 January 1989.

Is F729 SMH safe to buy?

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