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F844 CFL

1989 Ford Sierra

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

28,627 mi
Last recorded28,627 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2014
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF844 CFL
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2014 28,627 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 25,010 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 22,183 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 19,299 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 16,480 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 13,213 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 9,592 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 4,440 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 438 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 96,100 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2005 96,013 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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F844 CFL is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 F844 CFL, 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 F844 CFL registered?

F844 CFL is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 26 April 1989.

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The MOT history for F844 CFL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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