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F822 DNG

1989 Ford Sierra

White Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

88,521 mi
Last recorded88,521 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF822 DNG
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 88,521 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 88,002 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease and underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n.s.f and o.s.f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished but no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

thick underseal underneath whole car

Pass 23 Feb 2022 87,442 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease / underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 86,615 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

near side front floor becoming corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2020 86,343 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all underside (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 86,325 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (inner wheel arch) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all underside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 85,854 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

nearside front tyre wearing on edges of tread

off side front tyre perished/cracking outer edge

Fail 25 Mar 2019 85,826 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

nearside front tyre wearing on edges of tread

offside rear tyre perished/cracked outer edge

Pass 3 Apr 2018 85,285 miles

1/ o/s front tyre becoming perished on inside edge

2/ n/s front tyre worn on edges

Fail 27 Mar 2018 85,258 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassie rail by anti roll bar mounting point (2.4.A.3)

1/ o/s front tyre becoming perished on inside edge

2/ n/s front tyre worn on edges

Pass 28 Mar 2017 84,797 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge and is becoming perished.

Pass 29 Mar 2016 83,981 miles

1. Offside front tyre starting to perish.

2. Front brake hoses starting to perish.

3. Slight damage to front windscreen.

Pass 27 Mar 2015 83,348 miles

Front brake pads wearing low.

Fail 25 Mar 2015 83,320 miles

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

Front brake pads wearing low.

Pass 9 Apr 2014 82,461 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both front t/c/a arm large bushes perished

front x member has slight corrosion

lower steering column bush worn

Fail 31 Mar 2014 82,445 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both front t/c/a arm large bushes perished

front x member has slight corrosion

lower steering column bush worn

Pass 25 Mar 2013 81,342 miles

both front track control arm large bushes perished

slight play in lower steering coloumn bush

Pass 30 Mar 2012 78,261 miles

both front track control arm large bushes perishing

slight play in lower steering coloumn bush

Fail 26 Mar 2012 78,259 miles

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

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

both front track control arm large bushes perishing

slight play in lower steering coloumn bush

Pass 31 Mar 2011 71,620 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2011 71,619 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 69,229 miles

early stages of corrosion to n/s/f floor and anti-roll bar mounting area

front anti-roll bar bushes at track control arm perishing

Pass 6 Apr 2009 68,301 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 67,314 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 66,383 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 65,134 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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F822 DNG is a 1989 Ford Sierra in White with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 F822 DNG, 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 F822 DNG registered?

F822 DNG is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 10 May 1989.

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