MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
52,709 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
o/s wing mirror need attension
oil leak
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
o/s wing mirror need attension
oil leak
How Reliable is the Ford Sierra?
Based on 235,897 MOT tests across 50,859 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F797 DKL is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 F797 DKL, 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 F797 DKL registered?
F797 DKL is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 6 January 1989.
Is F797 DKL safe to buy?
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