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F828 SUT

1989 Ford Sierra

White Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

98,060 mi
Last recorded98,060 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF828 SUT
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 98,060 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 98,032 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 97,823 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 97,059 miles

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2018 96,326 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 20 Sep 2018 96,323 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Inner rack joint. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 24 Mar 2017 95,863 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 94,044 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 90,874 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 87,361 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 86,527 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 86,469 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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F828 SUT is a 1989 Ford Sierra in White with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 F828 SUT, 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 F828 SUT registered?

F828 SUT is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 14 June 1989.

Is F828 SUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for F828 SUT shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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