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F823 CWU

1989 Ford Sierra

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,905 mi
Last recorded48,905 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2009
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF823 CWU
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2009 48,905 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2009 48,898 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2008 46,059 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 44,888 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 44,888 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

o/s/f compliance bushes have slight play

Pass 8 Feb 2006 43,623 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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F823 CWU is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F823 CWU, 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 F823 CWU registered?

F823 CWU is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 31 January 1989.

Is F823 CWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F823 CWU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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