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F844 SDX

1989 Ford Sierra

White Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

70,165 mi
Last recorded70,165 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2017
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF844 SDX
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2017 70,165 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Advise replacement (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Advise Replacement (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Jan 2017 70,162 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working Side (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play Advise front suspension joints to be rechecked on retest due to excess play o/s/f (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Advise replacement (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Advise Replacement (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 67,759 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 62,214 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 62,214 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 May 2012 58,854 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 56,606 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 56,605 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 52,764 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008
Fail 26 Sep 2008 48,732 miles

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

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 SDX is a 1989 Ford Sierra in White 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 F844 SDX, 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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F844 SDX is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 4 April 1989.

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