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58,919 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
heavy undersealed
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
heavy undersealed
Heavy undersealed
Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Heavy Undersealed
Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside,offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seat anchorage to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seat anchorage to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seat anchorage to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seat anchorage to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point (2.4.A.3)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Nearside Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
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F790 LRC is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Red with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.
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 F790 LRC, 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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F790 LRC is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 6 June 1989.
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