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F802 SAY

1989 Ford Sierra

Red Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

39,712 mi
Last recorded39,712 miles
Recorded on12 May 2018
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF802 SAY
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2018 39,712 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 38,800 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

tell-tale light does not illuminate

Fail 28 May 2012 38,791 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

tell-tale light does not illuminate

Fail 10 Aug 2010 38,340 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

N/S/F Ball joint rubber boot split

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2010 38,340 miles

N/S/F Ball joint rubber boot split

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2009 38,111 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 38,101 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 37,819 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 36,533 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 36,523 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 32,619 miles

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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F802 SAY is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Red with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 F802 SAY, 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 F802 SAY registered?

F802 SAY is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 31 March 1989.

Is F802 SAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for F802 SAY shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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