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F78 RTW

1989 Ford Sierra

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2024
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

85,994 mi
Last recorded85,994 miles
Recorded on25 May 2023
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF78 RTW
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 May 2023 85,994 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 85,168 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 84,802 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 83,456 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bar to bottom arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 81,723 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 80,199 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 77,405 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 77,404 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 75,380 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 73,746 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 71,909 miles

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

offside rear brake has slight bind

Pass 25 Apr 2012 70,211 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 68,317 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 67,067 miles

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

offside rear & nearside front brakes starting to bind

Pass 20 Apr 2009 64,820 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 63,302 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 59,210 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 57,455 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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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F78 RTW is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 F78 RTW, 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 F78 RTW registered?

F78 RTW is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 24 February 1989.

Is F78 RTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F78 RTW shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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